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Fight over Garcetti’s nomination to be ambassador to India intensifies amid expanding Senate probe

LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti’s nomination to be U.S. ambassador to India has touched off a pitched battle in the U.S. Capitol, as more senators express concern about his handling of sexual harassment allegations and Garcetti and his aides step up their defense.

Los Angeles Times

‘No progress’ since George Floyd: US police killing three people a day

As Joe Biden pushes to ‘fund the police’, data from Mapping Police Violence shows high rates of deaths at the hands of law enforcement persist

The Guardian - US

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: A timeline of their relationship, allegations, and court battles

With Depp’s $50m defamation lawsuit set to begin in Virginia, Clémence Michallon looks at the former couple’s legal history

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Will Smith issues public apology to Chris Rock and says 'violence is poisonous'

The Oscars Academy has said it condones Will Smith actions after he slapped host Chris Rock live on stage and an investigation has been launched into whether or not he'll be banned from future events.

Daily Record

Lawyers weigh in on Will Smith striking Chris Rock on stage

Chris Rock has so far declined to file a police report against actor Will Smith, who came onto the stage and struck the 57-year-old funnyman while he was presenting during the 94th Academy Awards.

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Oscars organisers 'condemn' Will Smith's smack on Chris Rock and launch formal review

Oscars organisers are launching a formal review after actor Will Smith smacked comic Chris Rock as he defended his wife Jada Pinkett Smith

Daily Mirror

Do Will Smith and Chris Rock have history? What led to that shocking Oscars moment

The 94th Oscars isn't the first time comedian Chris Rock has made Will Smith or Jada Pinkett Smith the butt of his jokes.

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Nicole Kidman's reaction to Will Smith smacking Chris Rock goes viral; Twitter says 'a new meme is born'

Hollywood star Nicole Kidman became an instant internet meme when her open-mouth reaction to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock on the Oscar stage went viral online.

The Times of India

Will Smith hits Chris Rock on stage at Oscars after he made joke about Jada Pinkett Smith

The drama unfolded when Chris joked about Jada Pinkett Smith's buzzcut, quipping: "Jada, can't wait for GI Jane 2."

Daily Record

Will Smith not facing arrest as Chris Rock declines to file police report

Will Snith hit Chris Rock at the Oscars after a joke about his wife

Wales Online

Will Smith won't face police charges after Chris Rock Oscar smack

Will Smith slapped the comic Chris Riock after a series of jokes about his wife Jade Smith Jones onstage

Daily Mirror

BREAKING Will Smith won't face police charges after Chris Rock Oscar smack

Will Smith slapped the comic Chris Riock after a series of jokes about his wife Jade Smith Jones onstage

Irish Mirror

Oscars 2022: Live updates on Will Smith and Chris Rock drama, winners in full and more

Follow along for updates on the 94th Academy Awards and the biggest night of the 2022 film calendar...

The Independent UK

LAPD issue statement over Will Smith Chris Rock incident at Oscars

Will Smith appeared to hit Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about his wife

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The Guardian - US

‘Violence isn’t OK’: Hollywood reacts to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock

Reactions from in and around the industry to the most talked-about moment of the Oscars ranged from delight in the mess to concern

Los Angeles Times

LAPD is not investigating Will Smith, Chris Rock slapping incident at this time

LOS ANGELES — Oscar presenter Chris Rock has declined to file a police report over actor Will Smith slapping him during the live broadcast of the Academy Awards ceremony and the LAPD is not investigating the incident at this time, the department said in a release Sunday night.

The Independent UK

Oscars 2022: Chris Rock won’t press charges against Will Smith, police say

LAPD issued statement saying ‘The individual involved has declined to file a police report’

The Independent UK

Jaden Smith responds after Will Smith hits Chris Rock at the Oscars

In the most shocking moment of the night, Smith struck Rock across on the face on stage

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Will Smith hits Chris Rock over joke about Jada Pinkett Smith at Oscars

The actor appeared to take issue with the comedian’s joke about wife Jada Pinkett-Smith

ABC News

Will Smith slaps Chris Rock during Oscars after joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith

Will Smith hit Chris Rock and verbally abused him during the Oscars presentation after the comedian made a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head.

Daily Mirror

Will Smith smacks Chris Rock on stage at Oscars after Jada Pinkett Smith joke

Will Smith smacked comedian Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars on Sunday night with the audience going quiet in shock. The incident occurred before the actor won his first ever Academy Award for his role in King Richard

The Guardian - UK

Oscars 2022: Will Smith not facing charges for slapping Chris Rock, says LAPD, as Academy releases statement – as it happened

Family drama Coda won best picture at a ceremony that was overshadowed by Will Smith attacking Chris Rock

Los Angeles Times

Firearm sales by LAPD captain, LASD deputy referred to feds for possible charges

LOS ANGELES — Federal prosecutors are reviewing potential criminal charges against a high-ranking Los Angeles police official and an L.A. County sheriff’s deputy who sold high-capacity firearms without a license.

Los Angeles Times

LA says it has terminated 24 city employees over COVID-19 vaccination requirements

LOS ANGELES — Months after Los Angeles rolled out requirements for city workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the city said that as of last week, it had terminated 24 employees for violating those rules.

Los Angeles Times

A report cleared Garcetti and adviser. Attorney for LAPD officer denounces the findings

LOS ANGELES — A confidential, city-commissioned report on sexual harassment allegations made against a former political adviser to Mayor Eric Garcetti, given to a Senate panel, found no evidence that the adviser acted inappropriately or that Garcetti witnessed anything inappropriate.

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