(CNN)The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences in a statement issued on Monday

condemned the actions of best actor winner Will Smith after the "King Richard" star stormed
the stage and slapped presenter Chris Rock in the face during Sunday's Oscars ceremony.

"The Academy condemns the actions of Mr. Smith at last night's show," the statement said.
"We have officially started a formal review around the incident and will explore further
action and consequences in accordance with our Bylaws, Standards of Conduct and
California law."
Earlier on Monday, CNN learned that Academy leadership "strongly considered" removing
Smith from the Oscars telecast after the incident, according to a source close to the
situation. 
"Academy leadership strongly considered removing Will Smith from last night's broadcast
following the incident. There were immediate discussions but the Academy decision
makers were seated in various spots in the Dolby Theater and couldn't mobilize to make a
decision before he won best actor," the source said.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2022/03/28/entertainment/academy-members-discuss-will-
smith-oscars-slap/index.html