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Cambridge Chancellor Condemns 'Racist Feeding Frenzy' After Jason Arday's Death

🐿️ The Squirrel's Take

The tragic death of a Black academic under a cloud of plagiarism accusations reveals how institutional and media bias can escalate into a lethal campaign of harassment.

💡 Why it matters

This case could force universities and media to reexamine how they handle allegations against minority scholars, potentially reshaping policies on mental health support and public scrutiny.

Cambridge University Chancellor Lord Simon Woolley criticized the media and public for a 'racist feeding frenzy' that he says hounded Professor Jason Arday, who was found dead last week after resigning over plagiarism allegations. Hundreds attended a vigil for Arday, and calls for a public inquiry into the 'witch hunt' have emerged.

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Calls for public inquiry into Jason Arday 'witch hunt'

Hundreds attend emotional Cambridge vigil for Jason Arday

Cambridge chancellor criticises 'racist feeding frenzy' around Jason Arday

Cambridge University defends its mental health support for Jason Arday

Tributes paid to Jason Arday after former Cambridge professor’s death

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