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| John Peter Zenger is a German immigrant who arrives in New York and becomes a printing apprentice to William Bradfor, the owner of the New York Gazette. After apprenticeship, Zenger starts his own independent newpaper- The Weekly Journal. Xenger's paper publishes the ugly truth about William Cosby (see Gov. William Cosby card). Cosby burns as many copies as he can find and throws Zenger in jail, but Zenger's wife and friends continue to publish the paper. Zenger is charged with libel (see libel), because it could stir up troble/ rebellion for Cosby. Cosby disbarred Zenger's two lawyer friends, the judge was Cosby's buddy (said it didn't matter if paper was lies, it matters if Zenger published it). Things look bad for Zenger until Andrew Hamilton (see Andrew Hamilton card) arrives and takes Zenger's case pro bono ( see pro bono card). Zenger wins case by convincing jury no libel if truth is told. |
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| Latin term for free of charge |
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| Lousy thief, rigged elections, bribed judges, and somehow was still governor of New York. (British didn't want to fire him because it would show they made a mistake in hiring him, and they were perfect) |
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| good and famous Philadelphian lawyer who wins Zenger's case (see Peter Zenger card), signs declaration of independence? (see declaration of independence card) |
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| an agreement that gives basic rights to the accused (habeaus corpus) and says that in order to take someon'es land or property, the King must get permission from Parliament. This is famous because it limits the power of monarchy, spreads power and rights to more people, and is the first sign of Democracy. Nobles made this agreement because the were scared that King John, a selfish and evil ruler, would seize their lands and rights, so they kidnap him, take him to an island, and won't release him until he signs this. |
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