Jason Arday: Ex-Cambridge professor found dead — reports
UK media is reporting that Jason Arday, the youngest ever Black professor at Cambridge, was found unresponsive at an address in London. Arday had recently resigned in the midst of a plagiarism row.
Former University of Cambridge sociology professor Jason Arday was discovered unresponsive in Battersea, south London, on Friday. The Metropolitan Police have declared his death as unexpected and not suspicious. Arday, who resigned from his position just over a week ago amid plagiarism allegations, had denied the claims. The allegations also questioned his charity fundraising efforts.
Despite Cambridge initially clearing him of academic misconduct, the institution has since launched an investigation following new information about Arday's qualifications and honorary appointments. Supporters defended Arday, accusing the plagiarism allegations of being a smear campaign targeting him and other Black scholars in prominent roles. Arday's family has been informed of his death and are receiving support from the police.
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