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Crown v. John Peter Zenger, 1735: Trial Re-enactment & Panel Discussion – April 15, 2026
The Trial of John Peter Zenger
Trial Re-enactment
Followed by a Panel Discussion on Freedom of the Press
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
5:30 p.m.
James T. Foley Courthouse
Ceremonial Courtroom, 4th Floor
445 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York invites you to attend a special and engaging event at the James T. Foley U.S. Courthouse in Albany on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
This unique program will feature a live re-enactment of the historic trial of John Peter Zenger—one of the most significant cases in the development of freedom of the press in America—followed by a panel discussion with distinguished members of the legal and journalism communities.
The re-enactment will include:
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U.S. Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart as John Peter Zenger
- Hon. Christina Ryba as defense counsel Andrew Hamilton
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Casey Seiler, Editor of the Times Union, as James Alexander
Following the performance, a panel discussion will be moderated by Christopher Riano, Esq., and will feature:
- Henry Greenberg, Esq.
- Casey Seiler
- Jimmy Vielkind
U.S. District Judge Mae A. D’Agostino will serve as narrator for the re-enactment. A reception with light refreshments will follow the program.
This promises to be a lively and educational evening—what Judge D’Agostino aptly describes as “Courtflix” at the courthouse. We hope you will join us for this memorable event.
Open to the public. All are welcome to attend.
