What was supposed to be one of the best nights of his life easily turned out to be his worth. Oscars show-runner Will Packer said the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) were “prepared” to arrest Will Smith following his assault of Chris Rock at the awards show.
Packer said Rock had been “very dismissive” of the options given to him by the LAPD when officers went to his office to speak with the comedian, who was told the incident was classed as “battery.”
New Report Says The LAPD Was Prepared To Arrest Will Smith Following Chris Rock Assault
It comes following reports from Hollywood trade outlet Variety that Smith met with leaders of the Academy on Tuesday to discuss his outburst, and apologized to chief executive Dawn Hudson and president David Rubin.
Meanwhile, Smith announced in a statement Friday that he has resigned from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences.
“I am resigning from membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and will accept any further consequences the Board deems appropriate,” Smith said in a statement.
Smith’s statement concluded, “The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all those in attendance, and global audiences at home. I betrayed the trust of the Academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. I am heartbroken.”
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