London: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Saturday the death of black academic Jason Arday, who resigned from Cambridge University amid a plagiarism scandal that sparked racism claims, was "a tragedy on so many levels".Arday, 41, was found dead on Friday, just over a week after he quit his positions as university professor and Jesus College fellow following both institutions announcing probes into various accusations against him. His family criticised what they called a "campaign of harassment" that followed the allegations about his academic work and personal life, while Arday himself had said that campaign was "racially motivated".
UK PM Andy Burnham calls Jason Arday's death 'a tragedy'
Jason Arday, a distinguished black academic, tragically passed away on Friday after stepping down from his posts at Cambridge University. His resignation followed serious allegations, with his family pointing to a harassment campaign targeting both his professional and private life. Arday described the campaign as racially charged, prompting Prime Minister Andy Burnham to express deep sorrow over the circumstances surrounding his death.
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