Allegations of Plagiarism in Kamala Harris's Book on Crime

Kamala Harris Accused of Plagiarizing Multiple Sections of Her Book

It appears that Kamala Harris's alleged plagiarism extends beyond the economic plans of Trump and Biden. According to a Monday thread by investigative journalist Christopher Rufo, renowned Austrian "plagiarism hunter" Dr. Stefan Weber has discovered that Kamala Harris has plagiarized at least a dozen sections of her criminal justice book, "Smart on Crime." Weber even claims that Harris has copied material directly from Wikipedia.

Specific Instances of Alleged Plagiarism

One instance of alleged plagiarism involves a passage where Harris discusses high school graduation rates. It's claimed that she used language word-for-word from an uncited AP/NBC News report. Furthermore, in another part of her book, Harris is accused of reproducing large sections from a press release by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice without giving proper credit. It's alleged that she and her co-author presented the language as their own, copying multiple paragraphs virtually word-for-word.

Alleged Use of Wikipedia as a Source

In a section about a New York court program, Harris is accused of copying lengthy passages directly from Wikipedia, a source often considered unreliable. It's claimed that she not only took the online encyclopedia's information as accurate but also copied its language nearly word-for-word without citing the source.

Other Instances of Alleged Plagiarism

Harris is also accused of copying language from a Bureau of Justice Assistance report, which was linked in the Wikipedia entry. In another instance, while trying to describe a nonprofit group, Harris is accused of lifting promotional language from an Urban Institute report without citing her source.

Bottom Line

The allegations of plagiarism against Kamala Harris are serious and raise questions about the integrity of her work. If the accusations are true, it would mean that a significant portion of her book "Smart on Crime" is not original work, but borrowed from other sources without proper attribution. This could potentially damage her credibility and reputation. What are your thoughts on these allegations? Do you think they could have a significant impact on Harris's career? Share this article with your friends and let us know what you think. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is delivered every day at 6pm.