Will Smith has issued a public apology following his shocking slap of Chris Rock at last night's Academy Awards. Oscars 9News MORE:
during the awards ceremony.
Earlier, CNN learned that Academy leadership "strongly considered" removing Smith from the Oscars telecast after the incident, according to a source close to the situation. The meeting was described as "heated" and "divided." There was no agreement on further action, according to the sources. Some people on the call said the Academy mishandled the incident with its initial tweet. Others feel that the situation was handled properly and no further steps should be taken, according to the sources who spoke to CNN.
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