[아이뉴스24 이정민 기자] Los Angeles (LA) police said they were considering arresting actor Will Smith for assaulting comedian Chris Rock during the Oscars.
According to Archyde.com/AP News on the 1st (local time), Los Angeles police at the scene attempted to arrest Smith following Smith slapped Rock in the face at the Oscars on the 27th.
Rock discussed with the police behind the scenes regarding Smith’s arrest. However, Rock said he hoped the police would not take any action, and no arrests were made.
Producer Will Packer, who directed the Academy Awards, said in an interview with ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’, “The police said they were ready to arrest Will Smith, but they did not take action because Chris Rock refused to accuse him.” said.
Smith suddenly went up on stage and slapped him in the face when Rock, the presenter, joked regarding the hair loss of his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. The scene was broadcast live on TV and shocked the public.
LA Police said they were aware of the incident at the awards ceremony and that the victim did not file a complaint, but did not specifically mention the circumstances on the day of the incident.
Meanwhile, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is in the process of disciplinary action once morest Smith.
/ Reporter Lee Jung-min([email protected])