Live Awards Show Racial Slur Ignites Firestorm And Debate Over Tourette’s

A judge for the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) has resigned after a man with Tourette’s syndrome shouted the n-word during Sunday night’s televised ceremony, sparking backlash over how the incident was handled. Jonte Richardson resigned from BAFTA’s emerging talent judging panel, calling the organization’s handling of the situation “utterly unforgivable,” Variety reported. The controversy ...