Board of governors says it has initiated disciplinary proceedings against actor after he hit Chris Rock
were a deeply shocking, traumatic event to witness in-person and on television,“ the academy said. “Mr Rock, we apologize to you for what you experienced on our stage and thank you for your resilience in that moment. We also apologize to our nominees, guests and viewers for what transpired during what should have been a celebratory event.”
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