Oscars Producer Did Not Want Will Smith Physically Removed After Slap - The New York Times

Will Packer, the producer of the telecast, said that Smith had been asked to leave after slapping Chris Rock, and then there were discussions of having him physically removed.
Both on Sunday night and in subsequent interviews this week, the Los Angeles police have maintained that Mr. Smiths slap qualified as misdemeanor battery under California law and that as a misdemeano… [+1409 chars] Read More