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(air whooshes)

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- [Alison] The Academy of Motion Pictures,

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Arts and Sciences

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has issued its ruling on the
slap heard round the world.

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A 10 year ban from attending
any Academy held events

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including the Oscars themselves.

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- Wow, Will Smith just
smacked the shit outta me.

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(audience laughs)

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- [Alison] The Academy
has been mulling over

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what to do about Will Smith

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after he slapped Chris
Rock at the 2022 Oscars.

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And what has since become an
exhausting television event.

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Smith apologized to Rock

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and resigned from the Academy

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before the ban was placed.

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Following the verdict,

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Smith issued a short statement saying,

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"I accept and respect
the Academy's decision."

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The sentence doesn't bar Smith

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from theoretical winning an Oscar

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but he'll have to send a proxy

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to pick it up for him in that event.

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- [Man] Yeah.

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(audience cheers)

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- [Alison] The Academy stated,

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"This action we are taking today

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in response to Will Smith's behavior

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is a step toward a larger goal

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of protecting the safety of
our performers and guests

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and restoring trust in the Academy.

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We also hope this can
begin a time of healing

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and restoration for all
involved and impacted."

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Perhaps, now we can finally
put this whole thing to rest

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and move on with our lives.

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(gentle upbeat music)