Exclusive: Cambridge colleagues argued a Google search would have prevented Nathan Cofnas hiring
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Academics at the University of Cambridge privately argued in 2024 that Nathan Cofnas, who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism last month, should not have been hired, Middle East Eye has learnt.
Cofnas has since been placed under investigation by his employer, Ghent University in Belgium, over public comments he has made.
But he has been supported by the US government and tech billionaire Elon Musk, and promoted by right-wing media outlets and podcasts.
Cofnas said black people would "disappear from almost all high-profile positions outside of sports and entertainment" under a true meritocracy, and argued that there "must be some barriers set up between races in order for each one to express its own unique genius".
US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White condemned Cofnas's suspension and said the Trump administration would review its relationship with the university.
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