The University of Washington has cleared Robin DiAngelo, author of 'White Fragility', of plagiarism allegations after an internal review found the university's guidelines permit the reuse of a moderate amount of language. Critics argue that this precedent may allow scholars to copy large portions of text without proper attribution, as DiAngelo's work allegedly includes uncredited passages from other authors. Meanwhile, University of Maryland President Darryll Pines is facing scrutiny after The Daily Wire revealed he may have plagiarized significant portions from a tutorial website in academic papers published in 2002 and 2006. Pines acknowledges 'recurrent language' in his work, yet denies outright plagiarism, stating an independent review is necessary. The university has defended Pines, claiming that the use of customary language in academic writing does not undermine the integrity of his research. The controversy highlights a growing desensitization to plagiarism within academia, raising concerns about ethical standards in research.