Statements (85)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legal_case
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
increased press scrutiny
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| gptkbp:clinical_trial |
government censorship
the power of public opinion inspired future journalists early example of jury nullification the importance of a free press foundation for free press gained widespread attention |
| gptkbp:convicted_of |
1734
civil liberties libel a challenge to British authority a pivotal moment in American history caused public outcry colonial advocates of liberty July 1735 significant victory |
| gptkbp:court |
gptkb:Andrew_Hamilton
gptkb:John_Peter_Zenger truth as a defense deciding on truth |
| gptkbp:date |
August 4, 1735
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| gptkbp:defense |
freedom of speech
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| gptkbp:defense_mechanism |
appealing to jury's sense of justice
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| gptkbp:duration |
several months
several weeks |
| gptkbp:held_in |
1735
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Monarch
political dissent |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Zenger Trial
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| gptkbp:impact |
American legal system
influenced First Amendment |
| gptkbp:influenced |
First Amendment rights
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| gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of |
advocated for press freedom
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| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
future libel laws
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| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
American journalism
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| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:John_Peter_Zenger
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| gptkbp:judges |
gptkb:James_De_Lancey
not guilty comprised of local citizens biased against him colonial jury |
| gptkbp:judicial_review |
jury nullification
colonial newspapers colonial tensions with Britain shaped press laws |
| gptkbp:legacy |
symbol of press freedom
symbol of press liberty |
| gptkbp:legal_issue |
truth as defense
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| gptkbp:local_newspaper |
criticized colonial government
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Borough
gptkb:New_York |
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive coverage
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| gptkbp:notable_battle |
celebrated in media history
|
| gptkbp:outcome |
gptkb:Andrew_Hamilton
gptkb:memorial debated by historians set a precedent for future cases remains relevant today not guilty verdict recognized in history books studied in law schools set legal precedent affirmed jury independence encouraged dissenting voices led to press reforms |
| gptkbp:precedent |
press freedom cases
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
support for Zenger
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| gptkbp:published_by |
critical of government
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| gptkbp:published_year |
1733
|
| gptkbp:publishes |
gptkb:The_New-York_Weekly_Journal
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| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:New_York_Weekly_Journal |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
increased public support for Zenger
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| gptkbp:significance |
freedom of the press
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| gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for |
gptkb:the_American_Revolution
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| gptkbp:was_a_proponent_of |
influenced future legal cases
future press rights early test of press rights |
| gptkbp:was_a_turning_point_for |
journalistic integrity
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| gptkbp:year |
1735
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Andrew_Hamilton
gptkb:John_Peter_Zenger |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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