The LAPD confirmed on Monday that Chris Rock declined to file a police report or press charges against Will Smith.
“LAPD investigative entities are aware of an incident between two individuals during the Academy Awards program,” the department told CNN in a statement. “The incident involved one individual slapping another. The individual involved has declined to file a police report. If the involved party desires a police report at a later date, LAPD will be available to complete an investigative report.”
Tense moments at the #Oscars as Will Smith confronted Chris Rock over a joke involving his wife Jada Pinkett Smith. https://t.co/n2Vpvr49FW pic.twitter.com/BzaWKYe1nt
— ABC News (@ABC) March 28, 2022
"The Academy does not condone violence of any form," the organization says. "Tonight we are delighted to celebrate our 94th Academy Awards winners, who deserve this moment of recognition from their peers and movie lovers around the world." https://t.co/OeHaaIwqxW #Oscars pic.twitter.com/ukRyaMvydH
— ABC News (@ABC) March 28, 2022
The Los Angeles Police Department told @ABC News it is aware of the onstage altercation between Will Smith and Chris Rock, but no police report has been filed. https://t.co/F827hXsWGm pic.twitter.com/ITvGPCmDhr
— ABC News (@ABC) March 28, 2022
