Trial of John Peter Zenger for libel.

Provides information on the 1735 libel trial of New York City printer and newspaper publisher John Peter Zenger. Libel charge because of his paper's opposition to policies of New York's royal governor, William Cosby; Writings which are considered libelous; Those who are liable to be punished for a libel; Arguments provided by the defendant; Arguments of the plaintiff; Court's decision on the case filed against Zenger.