Academy's Board of Governors says Will Smith was asked to leave Oscars and 'refused,' and says it has opened disciplinary proceedings against him.
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences has"initiated disciplinary proceedings" against actor Will Smith over his actions at Sunday's Oscars, the group announced on Wednesday.
"Board of Governors today initiated disciplinary proceedings against Mr. Smith for violations of the Academy's Standards of Conduct, including inappropriate physical contact, abusive or threatening behavior, and compromising the integrity of the Academy," the organization behind the Oscars said in a statement. The statement also claims that Smith was asked to leave the ceremony after the incident"and refused.
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