The jury's decision in the case of John Peter Zenger, a newspaper printer, was significant because
A. he was found guilty.
B. it supported English law.
C. it facilitated freedom of the press and a more robust public discussion of political affairs in the colonies.
D. the ruling prohibited criticism of political officials.
E. it allowed the press to print irresponsible criticisms of powerful people without fearing a successful lawsuit for libel.
Answer: C
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