Actor Chris Rock attacked after he told a joke about his wife. The academy has already started a disciplinary process

The Academy Awards released a statement on Wednesday, stating that Will Smith was asked to withdraw from the awards ceremony, but declined the order.

The Foundation’s Board of Governors also submitted that it had initiated a disciplinary process for violating the Academy’s Code of Conduct.

“The Board of Governors today initiated disciplinary action against Mr. Smith for violating the Academy’s standards of conduct, including inappropriate physical contact, abusive or threatening behavior, and endangering the integrity of the Academy.”

Will Smith, winner of an Oscar for Best Actor for his role in “King Richard: Beyond the Game,” He took the stage and slapped the comedian And presenter Chris Rock after that They made a joke With the fact that Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, be bald.

On Tuesday, on his Instagram account, Will Smith Apologize to Chris RockAnd the Academy and the Williams family for their stand during the ceremony.