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Jason Arday claimed he was paid ‘1.4 million’ for memoir from publisher

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The Guardian reports that Jason Arday, a Cambridge professor facing plagiarism and embellishment accusations, claimed he was paid one point four million for his forthcoming memoir—without specifying whether in pounds or dollars. He resigned Wednesday night, saying the relentless accusations, speculation, and public commentary had taken a profound toll on him and his loved ones.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2026/aug/06/jason-a...

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