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BAFTAs apologize after guest with Tourette syndrome uses racial slur during ceremony
The British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), which were presented on Sunday evening at London's Royal Festival Hall, have become embroiled in controversy after one of the guests shouted a racial slur, sw...

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BBC says racial slur shouted at ‘Sinners’ actors during BAFTAs was result of Tourette syndrome
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Who is John Davidson? All about the Tourette Syndrome activist who screamed N-word slur at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo during BAFTA presentation
BBC removes BAFTAs from iPlayer and apologises after racial slur yelled during show
The BBC is facing a growing backlash after failing to edit out a racial slur shouted by a Tourette's campaigner from its BAFTAs broadcast - which was available to watch on iPlayer for over 12 hours.

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BBC sorry for airing racial slur shouted by guest with Tourette's during Baftas
Tourettes Action says it ‘deeply understands’ harm of slur shouted at Baftas
How the Tourette’s Fallout Unfolded at the BAFTA Film Awards: From Preshow Warnings to a “Throw-Away Apology”
A Tourette’s campaigner, John Davidson, was heard cursing throughout the show — including shouting the N-word as Sinners duo Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo presented the best visual effects award ...

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Tourette’s campaigner made move after shouting racial slur while Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo on stage
BAFTAs host apologises after Tourette’s campaigner shouts racial slur while Michael B Jordan and Delroy Lindo on stage

What Is Tourette Syndrome and Why Does It Cause Some People to Blurt Out Offensive Words?

John Davidson’s use of derogatory language during the BAFTA Awards was a symptom of the highly misunderstood neurological disorder

For the Tourette Syndrome Community, the BAFTAs Brought on a Familiar Dread-Like Feeling

The John Davidson moment cast a light on what advocates say is a condition too little understood - and on the people who don't understand.

BAFTA says it tried to warn audience of potential Tourette's outbursts containing offensive language before show

"Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were on stage at the time, and we apologize unreservedly to them, and to all those impacted," said a statement from the organization.