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Borussia Dortmund sorry for TikTok 'mocking' woman's stammer

Borussia Dortmund sorry for TikTok 'mocking' woman's stammer

Summary

Borussia Dortmund apologized after sharing a TikTok video that appeared to mock a woman with a stammer. Both the football club and the triathlon organizer Ironman removed the videos and expressed regret for any distress caused. Dortmund invited the woman, Jessie Yendle, to a Champions League game to apologize personally.

Key Facts

  • Borussia Dortmund posted a TikTok video that seemed to mock a woman's stammer.
  • The video showed influencer Jessie Yendle, with the clip transitioning into music with a Dortmund player.
  • Both Dortmund and Ironman have apologized and removed the videos after criticism.
  • Borussia Dortmund invited Jessie Yendle to a Champions League match to apologize in person.
  • Jessie Yendle uses her platform to raise awareness about stammering and has 3.5 million followers on TikTok.
  • The video gained significant attention, receiving 765,000 views before it was deleted.
  • Jessie has campaigned for a universal symbol to support people with speech impediments.
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