A Tourette’s campaigner has apologised after shouting a racial slur during the British Academy Film Awards (Baftas), saying he was “deeply mortified” and what he said was “not a reflection of my personal beliefs”.
John Davidson, a Scottish campaigner for people with Tourette’s syndrome who inspired the Bafta-nominated film I Swear, said in a statement on Monday that he was “deeply mortified if anyone considers my involuntary tics to be intentional or to carry any meaning”.
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