Academy Decides: Will Smith Banned from Oscars Ceremony for Next ten Years after Chris Rock Slap
The Academy shared its Standards of Conduct, which “provide an ethical framework” for Academy members, and announced that it had “officially begun a formal review of the incident.” The Academy stated that members should behave in accordance with the Academy’s good reputation.
Unacceptable conduct is “uninvited physical contact” that is inappropriate and/or unwelcome. The Standards of Conduct state that, if a member is found guilty of violating the standards, the Academy can take any disciplinary action allowed by the Academy’s Bylaws. This includes suspension or expulsion.
After having publicly apologized to Rock for his actions and Smith resigned last Friday. The Academy officially accepted Smith’s resignation.
In a statement made by King Richard, the actor stated, “I have responded directly to the Academy’s hearing notice and willfully accept all consequences for the conduct I have. My actions at the Academy Awards presentation for the 94th Academy Awards were horrendous, inexcusable, and painful. My hurtful actions include Chris, his family, my dear friends, loved ones, all of those present, as well as global audiences. I betrayed Academy’s trust.”
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