He spoke in argument for a free press at his trial and though he was technically guilty according to the law , the jury was quick to acquit .
In 1835 , Howe was prosecuted for criminal libel for one of his articles .
Howe spoke in argument for a free press at Howe 's trial and though he was technically guilty according to the law , the jury was quick to acquit .
In 1835 , Howe was prosecuted for criminal libel for one of his articles .