Framing comparison
How 3 outlets covered this story
Every outlet below published on the same event within a few hours. The comparison shows what each report leads with, whose account it credits, and which shared details it leaves out.
The event
Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor accused of plagiarism, found dead week after resigning
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What they agree on
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Jason Arday, a former Cambridge professor, was found dead in London on Friday.
In 3 of 3 reports: NBC News, South China Morning Post, BBC News
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Arday resigned from the University of Cambridge one week prior to his death.
In 2 of 3 reports: NBC News, South China Morning Post
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Arday's resignation followed accusations or a scandal regarding plagiarism.
In 3 of 3 reports: NBC News, South China Morning Post, BBC News
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Arday was 41 years old.
In 2 of 3 reports: NBC News, South China Morning Post
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The University of Cambridge confirmed Arday's passing.
In 2 of 3 reports: NBC News, South China Morning Post
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The Metropolitan Police responded to the incident.
In 2 of 3 reports: NBC News, South China Morning Post
Outlet by outlet
| Outlet | Leads with | Credits | Doesn't mention |
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| NBC News | Police investigation details and Arday's academic distinction | London’s Metropolitan Police NBC News University of Cambridge Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice | nothing shared is missing |
| South China Morning Post | Plagiarism storm and racism claims | University of Cambridge Metropolitan Police Service | nothing shared is missing |
| BBC News | Family's reaction | His family |
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Written by Qwen3.6-35B-A3B-UD-Q5_K_M at 2026-08-15 00:01 UTC. It compares only the headlines and summaries above and adds no outside information; every reference was checked against the list.
Where they diverge
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Details surrounding the plagiarism controversy
- NBC News: Mentions only 'accusations of plagiarism'.
- South China Morning Post: Describes it as a 'high-profile plagiarism storm that featured racism claims'.
- BBC News: Refers to it as a 'plagiarism row' without additional detail.
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Police confirmation of identity
- NBC News: Police responded to a report and authorities treated the death as unexpected but not suspicious; NBC News notes police did not name Arday.
- South China Morning Post: Metropolitan Police Service did not confirm the identity of the deceased person discovered.
- BBC News: Does not mention police confirmation or lack thereof.