Academy moves up meeting to decide on Will Smith sanctions

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The Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences has moved up it’s planned date to decide on possible sanctions against Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock at this…

Will Smith, right, hits presenter Chris Rock on stage while presenting the award for best documentary feature at the Oscars on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

“The April 18 date was set in accordance with California law and our Standards of Conduct because our agenda included possible suspension or expulsion of Mr. Smith from membership,” the letter reads. “We were required to provide Mr. Smith notice 15 days prior to the board meeting at which such action might be taken, and also give him the opportunity to provide the board a written statement no less than five days prior to that meeting.

 

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