He copied word for word from someone else who did the hard work of finding and verifying sources and tried to pass it off as his own for profit? Was that the intent? If so.....then..... Maybe financial compensation and more time(6 months or more?)finding and verifying sources for the original author's future columns, articles or books or whatever. It is stealing......jail time? Maybe not. He just lost his motivation. just saying!!!

punishment is essential but second chance must be given after completion of punishment period.

Personally I'm against and it's no question at all to close the eyes on it ! It is unconscionable and unacceptable to accept this kind of behavior. Repeatedly I was victim of plagiarism, and some have even won awards in plagiarizing me ! This is simply outrageous and I repeat, it is unacceptable to give a second chance for someone that plagiarize. It is an intellectual rape ! Ask a raped woman if she is able to give a second chance to his executioner. I dont think she'll be able to ! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to comment and share my point of view.