Harvard sues ex-HBS professor over data fraud as defamation battle unfolds
Harvard University has filed a defamation counterclaim against ex-HBS professor Francesca Gino, accusing her of fabricating data to clear her name in a high-profile research fraud case. Gino, who once gained acclaim for her work on honesty, faces allegations of manipulating multiple studies. The escalating legal battle raises serious questions about academic integrity, tenure processes, and institutional accountability.
Harvard University has filed a defamation counterclaim against ex-HBS professor Francesca Gino, accusing her of fabricating data to clear her name in a high-profile research fraud case. Gino, who once gained acclaim for her work on honesty, faces allegations of manipulating multiple studies. The escalating legal battle raises serious questions about academic integrity, tenure processes, and institutional accountability.
