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Scott McIntosh
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Opinion Editor, Idaho Statesman
Boise
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essays on politics and popular culture , conservative ideological lens , society
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By Scott McIntosh Verified|The Sacramento BeeVerifiedPresident Donald Trump’s lawsuit against CBS News reminded me of a famous legal case that I teach my journalism students each semester at Boise State University. It’s known as the Zenger trial. The case was in 1735, nearly 300 years ago, before the United States was even a country. Then-New York Gov. William Cosby charged the New-York Weekly Journal printer John Peter Zenger with “seditious libel” because the newspaper was critical of Cosby, accusing him of tyranny and violating the people’s rights.
By Scott McIntosh Verified|Idaho StatesmanVerifiedPresident Donald Trump’s lawsuit against CBS News reminded me of a famous legal case that I teach my journalism students each semester at Boise State University. It’s known as the Zenger trial. The case was in 1735, nearly 300 years ago, before the United States was even a country. Then-New York Gov. William Cosby charged the New-York Weekly Journal printer John Peter Zenger with “seditious libel” because the newspaper was critical of Cosby, accusing him of tyranny and violating the people’s rights.
By Scott McIntosh Verified|The Sacramento BeeVerifiedPresident Donald Trump’s lawsuit against CBS News reminded me of a famous legal case that I teach my journalism students each semester at Boise State University. It’s known as the Zenger trial. The case was in 1735, nearly 300 years ago, before the United States was even a country. Then-New York Gov. William Cosby charged the New-York Weekly Journal printer John Peter Zenger with “seditious libel” because the newspaper was critical of Cosby, accusing him of tyranny and violating the people’s rights.
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Idaho Statesman
The Idaho Statesman is Idaho’s largest circulating print newspaper, established in 1864 in Boise. Originally founded as the Idaho Tri-Weekly Statesman, it has played a significant role in the region's history, documenting key events from Idaho's transition to statehood to major national events like World War II and the Civil Rights Movement. The newspaper provides comprehensive news coverage, focusing on local, national, and international issues, particularly those relevant to Idaho, such as agriculture and politics. It maintains extensive historical archives dating back to its founding, which are accessible for research purposes. The Idaho Statesman publishes a daily print edition and produces commemorative publications, including specialty books that celebrate the region's history. It serves a diverse audience, including Idaho residents, academic institutions, and local businesses.
Boise, Idaho, United States
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Founded: 1864