Jonte Richardson Resigns After Racial Slur During BAFTA Broadcast

Jonte Richardson resigned from a BAFTA judging panel following the organization's handling of a racial slur used during the ceremony.The incident occurred while Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting an award and John Davidson used the slur in an outburst.The BBC faces intense scrutiny for leaving the offensive language audible on its streaming service for 15 hours following the broadcast.Politicians like Dawn Butler and Kemi Badenoch condemned the event while John Davidson apologized noting his condition with Tourette's syndrome.