The academy said that despite the resignation, a disciplinary inquiry into the assault will remain ongoing.
Will Smith has resigned from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences after charging the stage at the Oscars and slapping Chris Rock on live television.
David Rubin, president of the academy, confirmed Smith's resignation in a statement, and said a disciplinary inquiry into the assault would continue to move forward. "We have received and accepted Mr. Will Smith's immediate resignation from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences," Rubin said."We will continue to move forward with our disciplinary proceedings against Mr. Smith for violations of the Academy's Standards of Conduct, in advance of our scheduled board meeting on April 18."
The academy said in a previous statement Smith could face suspension, expulsion, or other sanctions as a result of their inquiry into the incident.. Smith returned to his seat after slapping Rock and later received his first Oscar for his portrayal of Richard Williams in
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