Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after the slap. Academy vows consequences
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11 sourcesWill Smith broke film academy's code of conduct, was asked but refused to leave Academy Awards, Oscars organization says
Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after the slap. Academy vows consequences
Academy promises members 'appropriate action' against Will Smith for Oscars slap
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23 sourcesAcademy says board's review of Will Smith's "unacceptable" Oscars slap "will take a few weeks"
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6 sourcesAcademy: Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after Rock slap
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4 articlesWill Smith was asked to leave Oscars after slap but refused, Academy says
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The story so far
3 developments- Mar 28, 2022Academy condemns Will Smith's actions, launches review
- Mar 29, 2022Academy reviewing Oscars slap
- Mar 30, 2022Will Smith Refused to Leave Oscars After Slap, Academy Says
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