Will Smith announces his resignation from the Academy after slapping his teammate

Will Smith announces his resignation from the Academy after slapping his teammate 

Following the uproar and scandal caused by Will Smith's slap against fellow actor Chris Rock at the Oscars,

Suddenly, Will Smith announced his resignation from the Academy Awards.

"The list of people who have been injured is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dearest friends and loved ones, all who were present and the global audiences at home," a statement was published by Variety. He continued, "You betrayed the Academy's trust, and deprived the other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate their exceptional work."

He added, "I am resigning from my membership in the Academy of Film Arts and Sciences and will accept any consequences that the Board of Directors deems appropriate."

Will Smith's surprise slap to his colleague was the shocking event at this year's Academy Awards.