The Academy revealed that Will Smith now faces suspension, expulsion, or other sanctions permitted as a result of the slap. Smith issued an apology on Monday, particularly addressing Chris Rock, which he had not done in his best actor speech the night before.
Will Smith, who won the Oscar for best actor for King Richard not long after the Chris Rock slap, has been given 15 days notice of a vote regarding his violations and sanctions and has the opportunity to provide a written response. He now faces suspension, expulsion, or other sanctions permitted