Academy begins disciplinary proceedings against Will Smith over Oscar slap

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday that it was beginning disciplinary proceedings against Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock during the Academy Awards on Sunday night.

Members of the academy’s board of governors met Wednesday to begin the disciplinary proceedings and discuss consequences, including suspension, expulsion, or other sanctions, that could be levied against the actor. According to the academy’s Board of Governors, Smith violated the academy’s code of conduct when he assaulted Rock.