The man was John Davidson, the subject of the British indie film “I Swear,” about a man with Tourette Syndrome. The aftermath this morning has led to critics labelling Davidson a racist, but what exactly is Tourette syndrome? According to the Tourette Association of America, Tourette syndrome (TS) is not the fault of the person who has it, nor is it caused by something they or their parents did or did not do. Symptoms of Tourette syndromeAccording to the NHS, the main symptom of Tourette syndrome is tics. What is the treatment for Tourette syndrome?

Source: The Times February 23, 2026 11:06 UTC