He immigrated to America in 1710 and was trained as a printer by William Bradford. He later began publication of the New York Weekly Journal in 1733, an opposition paper to Bradford's New York Gazette
He immigrated to America in 1710 and was trained as a printer by William Bradford. He later began publication of the New York Weekly Journal in 1733, an opposition paper to Bradford's New York Gazette and to the policies of Gov. William Cosby. In a celebrated trial, he was defended by Andrew Hamilton who established truth as a defense in cases of libel. FTP, name this defendant who helped establish freedom of the press in America.
He immigrated to America in 1710 and was trained as a printer by William Bradford.