producer Packer to Abc, Will Smith risked arrest- Corriere.it

LAPD was ready to arrest the actor after slapping comedian Chris Rock who made a joke on stage about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith

LAPD was ready to arrest
Will Smithafter the slap to the comedian Chris Rock
who had made a joke on stage on his wife of actor, Jada Pinkett Smith. As stated by the producer of the Oscars, Will Packerin an exclusive interview on the broadcaster’s “Good Morning America” Abc. Rock, however, was reluctant to file a complaint. The agents told him: “We are prepared, we are ready to take him right now,” said Packer, revealing the background of the evening. “You can file a complaint. We can arrest him. They told him the options and as they talked, Chris said “No, I’m fine”».

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On Wednesday, the Academy said they had started “Disciplinary proceedings” against Smith, which could lead to “Suspension, expulsion or other sanctions permitted by the Statute and by the standards of conduct “. In this latest statement, the Academy also said that Smith had been asked to leave the ceremony but the actor refused. However, sources close to the unfolding of the events told The Hollywood Reporter magazine that Smith was not formally informed asked to leave.

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