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Academic Plagiarism Controversy

Updated 2026-08-20 16:55 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Nathan Cofnas, an academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism, has been suspended by his university. Cofnas claims he is being investigated for alleged discrimination against the late Cambridge professor.

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Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by university

Nathan Cofnas says he is being investigated for discriminating against the late Cambridge professor.

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