Plagiarism Accuser Suspended After Jason Arday Death
🐿️ The Squirrel's Take
Cofnas's suspension reveals that making unproven accusations against a deceased scholar carries institutional consequences.
💡 Why it matters
This could deter future unfounded plagiarism claims against academics of color, but also raises questions about due process for accusers.
Nathan Cofnas, the academic who accused late Cambridge professor Jason Arday of plagiarism, has been suspended by his university. The allegations were not formally proven, and Cofnas is now being investigated for discrimination against Arday.
📡 Where we spotted it (2)
BBC News
Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by university
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The Guardian
Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by his university
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