Jason Arday’s friend urges University of Cambridge to continue inquiry

• University of Cambridge sociology professor Jason Arday was found dead on Friday after stepping down amid allegations of plagiarism.
• Academic and friend Sir Simon Baron-Cohen urged the university to proceed with an inquiry into Prof Arday's recruitment and tenure to learn lessons.
• Prof Arday's family and colleagues stated he faced a sustained campaign of racist abuse, misinformation, and media pressure prior to his death.
• Lord Simon Woolley described the situation as a toxic witch hunt and called for an investigation into the media's treatment of the professor.
• A fundraiser set up for Prof Arday's family has raised over £60,000, while a vigil organised by Stand Up To Racism is planned in Trafalgar Square.

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University of Cambridge urged to continue Jason Arday investigation by professor