Tourette’s Campaigner John Davidson Says He Is “Deeply Mortified” If Anyone Considers “Involuntary Tics to Be Intentional” After BAFTA Backlash
Hollywood Reporter • 2/22/2026 – 2/23/2026
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2026-02-222026-02-23
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score49/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
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Story Timeline
- 2026-02-22
- 2026-02-23Tourette’s Campaigner John Davidson Says He Is “Deeply Mortified” If Anyone Considers “Involuntary Tics to Be Intentional” After BAFTA Backlash (current)
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Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 7 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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