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Black professor at centre of Cambridge plagiarism row found dead

Black professor at centre of Cambridge plagiarism row found dead

Summary

Dr. Jason Arday, a Black professor at Cambridge University, was found dead shortly after he resigned amid plagiarism allegations. His family said he faced a large amount of false information in the media during this time.

Key Facts

  • Dr. Jason Arday resigned from Cambridge University following accusations of plagiarism.
  • He was found dead a few days after his resignation.
  • The plagiarism claims were brought by Nathan Coftas, known for criticizing diversity and inclusion efforts.
  • The UK media published 188 articles about Dr. Arday within nine days.
  • Dr. Arday’s family said he was targeted by a “campaign of misinformation.”
  • The case has drawn attention to issues of media coverage and academic integrity.
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