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Will Smith Resigns From Film Academy Over Chris Rock Slap | Entertainment News
By LYNN ELBER, AP Enjoyment Author LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith resigned Friday from the motion image academy following his Oscars evening slap of Chris Rock and explained he would settle for any further punishment the group imposed. Smith in a statement unveiled Friday afternoon mentioned he will “fully take any and all outcomes for my conduct. My steps at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were stunning, painful, and inexcusable.” Film academy president David Rubin mentioned Smith’s resignation was recognized. “We will continue to go forward with our disciplinary proceedings from Mr. Smith for violations of the Academy’s Requirements of Perform, in progress of our next scheduled board conference…