The University System of Maryland concluded an investigation that found no evidence of scholarly misconduct by University of Maryland president Darryll Pines, officials said, but they have withheld the full investigative report. Public records show the inquiry’s legal costs were at least $199,999 and could have reached as much as $600,000. The probe followed public allegations that Pines reused text from an earlier tutorial website in a co‑authored article. System officials released a summary finding no misconduct but determined that select introductory passages overlapped with prior text and that assignment of authorship in one paper showed discrepancies; Pines was not found responsible for scholarly misconduct. Critics and transparency advocates say the decision to withhold the full report undermines public trust and leaves questions about the scope and cost of outside investigations. University leaders argue confidentiality and personnel protections constrain full disclosure, but the episode has intensified debate over investigative transparency and institutional accountability.