University officials discovered that Wheeler had fabricated recommendations from Harvard professors , college transcripts reflecting perfect grades and a résumé listing numerous books he had co-authored , lectures he had given and courses he had taught , according to the release . NEW : Ex - Harvard student pleaded not guilty to 20 counts in fraud , court case . James Wheeler , 23 , charged with larceny , pretending to hold a degree . Wheeler won two Harvard prizes with plagiarized work , prosecutor says . Also accused of stealing more than $ 5000 in grants , financial aid .
NEW : Ex - Harvard student pleaded not guilty to 20 counts in fraud , court case . James Wheeler , 23 , charged with larceny , pretending to hold a degree . Wheeler won two Harvard prizes with plagiarized work , prosecutor says . Also accused of stealing more than $ 5000 in grants , financial aid .