The University Paris Cité has revoked the doctorate of physicist and science popularizer Etienne Klein due to plagiarism found in his 1999 philosophy of science thesis. This rare sanction, revealed on June 11, also prohibits him from re-enrolling in doctoral studies in France.
New York magazine is reviewing writer Ross Barkan's past work after accusations of plagiarism. Barkan allegedly copied passages from other publications, including The Washington Post, The Intercept, and Compact Magazine. He defended his actions by citing hyperlinks and author attributions.
A volunteer for the charity Driving Ukraine has filed a complaint against MP Steve Witherden, alleging the politician stole his proposal to donate unused ventilators to Ukraine to instead redirect them to Cuba.
