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What was Shia LaBeouf accused of plagiarizing?
Shia LaBeouf's short film Howard Cantour.com had close similarities to Justin M. Damiano, a 2007 comic by Ghost World creator Dan Clowes.
What were the accusations for Shia LaBeouf's short film Howard Cantour.com having close similarities to Justin M. Damiano, a 2007 comic by Ghost World creator Dan Clowes?
Wired journalist Graeme McMillan noted at least three similarities in their article, one of which was that the opening monologue for Howard Cantour.com and Justin M. Damiano were identical.
Which article by Wired journalist Graeme McMillan noted at least three similarities between Howard Cantour.com and Justin M. Damiano?
Graeme McMillan's 'Shia LaBeouf Accused of Plagiarizing Cartoonist in Short Film' article for Wired noted the similarities between Howard Cantour.com and Justin M. Damiano.
Did Shia LaBeouf get taken to court for plagiarism of Dan Clowes' work?
What was the outcome of the accusation of Shia LaBeouf plagiarizing Dan Clowes' Work?
Dan Clowes' attorney, Michael Kump, has since sent a cease-and-desist letter to Shia LaBeouf's attorney.
Did Shia LaBeouf have an excuse for the similarites to Dan Clowes comic?
Shia LaBeouf claimed that he did not intend to copy Dan Clowes but was instead inspired by him and got lost in the creative process.“

Question: So he basically admitted to plagiarizing?
Self-contained rewrite: So Shia LaBeouf basically admitted to plagiarizing Dan Clowes' work?