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In addition to the falsification of data, the scandal deepened in 2024 when Science magazine reported that Gino had also plagiarized significant portions of text in a book chapter titled "Dishonesty Explained: What Leads Moral People to Act Immorally." The report indicated that Gino lifted work from ten different sources, further tarnishing her academic reputation.
Gino's Defense
Despite the damning findings, Gino has maintained her innocence, arguing that the alleged misconduct stemmed from either mere errors or sabotage against her. Her steadfast denial stands in stark contrast to the extensive evidence compiled during Harvard's investigation that led to her termination and the revocation of her tenure.