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Vigil planned for Jason Arday as GoFundMe raises thousands for his family

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThousands of pounds have been raised for the family of former Cambridge academic Professor Jason Arday as the public prepares to honor him at a vigil.Arday’s death was confirmed on Friday after emergency services were called to a property in Battersea, south London, following reports of an unresponsive man. A fundraising page established by activist Sir Patrick Vernon has raised more than £5,000 to support Prof Arday's family with funeral costs, while Stand Up To Racism announced a memorial vigil in Trafalgar Square at 6pm on Monday.Prior to his death, Prof Arday told a colleague he could not go on after facing severe scrutiny and allegations of plagiarism that led to his resignation. An investigation by Liverpool John Moores University cleared him of wrongdoing. Stand Up To Racism co-convenor Weyman Bennett condemned the pressure placed on the academic, characterising the intense media and public criticism as a racist witch hunt. Prime Minister Andy Burnham described the professor's death as a tragedy and called for a moment of reflection on how circumstances escalated to this point. In fullThousands raised for Jason Arday’s family and vigil planned as public support pours inMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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