Who was Jhon Peter Zenger?

John Peter Zenger was a German-American printer and journalist in colonial New York, best known for his role in a landmark court case in 1735. He was charged with libel for publishing articles critical of the colonial governor, William Cosby. Zenger's defense, which argued that truth is a defense against libel, laid the groundwork for the principle of freedom of the press in the United States. His acquittal is considered a significant moment in the development of American democratic ideals.