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A storm of controversy erupts as U.S. academic Nathan Cofnas faces suspension and discrimination investigations at Ghent University, just as the tragic death of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor, Jason Arday, sends shockwaves through academia. Arday, who denied plagiarism allegations but admitted to errors, died days after stepping down — prompting a national outpouring of grief and calls for reflection. Cofnas, already embroiled in past disputes over his controversial blog posts about meritocracy and race, now finds himself at the center of a swirling scandal that pits accusations against counter-accusations, legal battles, and public scrutiny — all while his family insists he’s been unfairly targeted by misinformation and harassment.

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