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University of Cambridge Professor Jason Arday Found Dead Amid Plagiarism Accusations
Jason Arday, a University of Cambridge professor, was found dead on August 14, 2026, amid plagiarism allegations. The Metropolitan Police are treating his death as unexpected but not suspicious. Arday had recently resigned following accusations of lifting passages in his PhD thesis from other sources.
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Jason Arday, a University of Cambridge professor, was found dead on August 14, 2026, amid plagiarism allegations. The Metropolitan Police are treating his death as unexpected but not suspicious. Arday had recently resigned following accusations of lifting passages in his PhD thesis from other sources.
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