The Academy of Movement Footage Arts and Sciences has "initiated disciplinary proceedings" in opposition to actor Will Smith over his actions on the Oscars, the group introduced on Wednesday.
The assertion claims that Smith was requested to go away the ceremony after the slap incident "and refused."
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"Board of Governors in the present day initiated disciplinary proceedings in opposition to Mr Smith for violations of the Academy's Requirements of Conduct, together with inappropriate bodily contact, abusive or threatening behaviour, and compromising the integrity of the Academy," the organisation behind the Oscars stated in an announcement.
Smith has come below hearth in latest days after he stormed the stage on Sunday and slapped presenter Chris Rock after Rock made a joke about Smith's spouse, actress Jada Pinkett Smith.
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"Jada, cannot anticipate G.I. Jane 2," Rock stated referring to her shaved coiffure.
Pinkett Smith suffers from alopecia an auto-immune illness that leads to sudden hair loss.
"Mr Smith's actions on the 94th Oscars had been a deeply surprising, traumatic occasion to witness in-person and on tv. Mr Rock, we apologise to you for what you skilled on our stage and thanks on your resilience in that second," the assertion added.
"We additionally apologise to our nominees, company and viewers for what transpired throughout what ought to have been a celebratory occasion."
One other board assembly is ready to happen on April 18, at which era, "the Academy might take any disciplinary motion, which can embrace suspension, expulsion, or different sanctions permitted by the Bylaws and Requirements of Conduct," the assertion stated.
"In keeping with the Academy's Requirements of Conduct, in addition to California regulation, Mr. Smith is being offered not less than 15 days' discover of a vote relating to his violations and sanctions, and the chance to be heard beforehand via a written response," the assertion stated.