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Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after Rock slap

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New York | The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Wednesday (Thursday AEDT) said Will Smith was asked to leave Sunday’s Oscar ceremony after hitting Chris Rock but refused to do so.

The academy’s board of governors met on Wednesday to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violations against the group’s standards of conduct. The academy said disciplinary action for Smith could include suspension, expulsion or other sanctions.

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