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Jason Arday claimed he was paid ā1.4 millionā for memoir from publisher
Published 6 August 2026 Ā· general
Academic who resigned as a Cambridge professor on Wednesday did not specify if amount from Simon & Schuster was in pounds or US dollars Jason
Academic who resigned as a Cambridge professor on Wednesday did not specify if amount from Simon & Schuster was in pounds or US dollars Jason Arday, the former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism and embellishment, claimed he was paid ā1.4 millionā for his forthcoming memoir detailing his extraordinary backstory. Arday was dogged by a growing series of questions over his academic work and credentials before he resigned on Wednesday night, saying the ārelentless accusations, speculation and public commentary have taken a profound toll on me and on those I loveā. Continue reading...
Published: August 6, 2026 ā¢ 6:59 PM IST Ā· Updated: August 6, 2026 ā¢ 7:39 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Academic who resigned as a Cambridge professor on Wednesday did not specify if amount from Simon & Schuster was in pounds or US dollars Jason Arday, the former Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism and embellishment, claimed he was paid ā1.4 millionā for his forthcoming memoir detailing his extraordinary backstory.
Arday was dogged by a growing series of questions over his academic work and credentials before he resigned on Wednesday night, saying the ārelentless accusations, speculation and public commentary have taken a profound toll on me and on those I loveā.
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