The organization behind the Oscars started a disciplinary procedure two days ago. Now Smith himself has made the decision to leave the Academy. “I have betrayed the trust of the Academy. I have deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. I am devastated,” said Smith in a statement.
“I fully accept the consequences of my behavior. My actions at the presentation of the 94th Academy Awards (the Oscars, ed.) were shocking, painful and unforgivable.” Smith also promises that he will now do everything in his power to ensure that “violence never again prevails over reason”.
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