Police were willing to arrest Will Smith during Oscars | Stars

entertainment">The producer says that after the blow, agents entered into a conversation with Rock. If the comedian would file a report, the police promised to arrest the American actor immediately. They said, according to Packer, “This is assault, we can arrest him now.” The comedian didn’t want to hear about that and responded by saying “that he’s okay.” Rock also refused to press charges.

entertainment">Packer, who was hired by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to produce the Oscar ceremony, says in the interview with Good Morning America that he did not speak to Smith on Sunday evening.

entertainment">The Academy announced on Wednesday that the organization has initiated disciplinary proceedings over the incident. The American actor risks being suspended or expelled as a member.

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