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Cobbett and Hone Libel Trials Highlighted Jury Defenses
A historical account recalls Lord Sidmouth’s push to widen libel arrest powers, Cobbett fleeing to America, and William Hone’s three trial victories for satirical parodies. Jury juries and public sentiment defend press liberty against government overreach and crown prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bentham
Thomas Jonathan Wooler
Radical Papers
Cobbett
Lord Sidmouth
Earl Grey
Samuel Romilly
America
Sidmouth
William Howe
King’s Bench
Charles Knight
Guildhall
Old Bailey
Justice Abbott
Blackwood
Martin Luther
Latimer
Dr. Boys
Canterbury
Rolliad
Mr. Canning
Ellenborough
Hone
Eade
St. Athanasius
Kale
Howe
the Patriot
London