Will Smith’s slap seen around the world at the Oscars was clearly a crime, legal experts say. 7NEWS
The Los Angeles Police Department has said it was aware of the incident but was not investigating becauseWhile police could technically open an investigation based on the Academy Awards broadcast, they wouldn’t do so without Rock’s participation, said defense lawyer Alan Jackson, a former Los Angeles County prosecutor who oversaw high-profile cases.
“LAPD is probably breathing a relative sigh of relief that they don’t have to get involved with two high-profile actors duking it out on a world stage.” News of celebrities in trouble has been a fixture in LA since Hollywood’s early days, and questions frequently arise about whether the rich and powerful receive a different brand of justice.
“If some Joe Blow committed this act in front a police officer, would he would be able to walk away from it?If Smith is not charged, it could imperil the justice system’s credibility, said Jody Armour, a law professor at the University of Southern California.
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