Oscar producer explains what transpired behind the scenes after the infamous ‘punch gate’ involving Will Smith and Chris Rocks

Will packer (left), Will Smith slaps Chris Rocks (right), images via Indie Wire and USA Today

Oscars producer Will Packer said that Los Angeles Police Department was ready to go in and arrest Will Smith for slapping Chris Rocks, but Rocks refused to press charges.  Days after renowned Hollywood actor Will Smith physically assaulted standup comedian Chris Rocks, Oscars producer Will Packer revealed details of what transpired behind the scenes of the unprecedented incident.

In an exclusive interview with Good Morning America, Packer informed that the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) was ready to go in and arrest Will Smith. He added that Rocks refused to file a complaint, despite repeated suggestions made by the Police Department.

“They said we will go get him. We are prepared. We’re prepared to get him right now. You can press charges, we can arrest him. They were laying out the options,” he recounted. Packer pointed out, “He (Chris Rocks) was like, ‘No, no, no, I’m fine,” Packer said. “And even to the point where I said, ‘Rock, let them finish.’ The LAPD officers finished laying out what his options were and they said, ‘Would you like us to take any action?’ And he said no.”

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