Academy ‘Condemns’ Will Smith’s Shocking Slap and Announces ‘Formal Review’

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After Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscar’s last night, board members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have reportedly called an emergency meeting to discuss how to proceed

at the Oscar’s last night, board members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have reportedly called an emergency meeting to discuss how to proceed.

In a statement, the Academy formally condemned the smack, and announced that they had “initiated a formal review around the incident and will explore further action and consequences.”reports that Smith will likely be sanctioned, and it’s possible his membership with the Academy will be suspended. But it isn’t likely that his award for Best Actor—which he received

 

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Assault charges would be a good start.

TheAcademy will do as tedcruz when trump called heidicruz ugly --- nothing. Nothing will get club comedians beaten up. Somebody will die. Mark this moment - when they did NOTHING. StephenAtHome ColbertLateShow.

Revoke the award.

How about ensuring voter rights!?!!

Lol

Just cos hes black no doubt.

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