Will Smith ‘Refused’ To Leave Oscars After Slap, Academy Throws Actor Under The Bus While Apologizing To Chris Rock

The Academy tried to get Will Smith to leave the Oscars after he slapped Chris Rock, but the actor “refused.” The Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences fired off a scathing letter on Wednesday, claiming they wanted him out of the building following his assault on the comedian. They also claim their Board of Governors has started disciplinary proceedings to see where they go from here after Will violated their Standards of Conduct on live television. Read Full Article