Oscars Producer Will Packer Says Says LAPD Was Prepared to Arrest Will Smith: They said, ‘We will go get him’

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Oscars Producer Will Packer Says Says LAPD Was Prepared to Arrest Will Smith: They said, ‘We will go get him’

New details continue to surface surrounding Will Smith’s altercation with Chris Rock at the Oscars.

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Will Packer, who produced the Oscars, is speaking out about the incident.

In a preview clip shared by ABC News, the producer said that the LAPD was ready to arrest Smith. However, Rock said no, declining to press charges.

Oscars Producer #WillPacker Says Says LAPD Was Prepared to Arrest #WillSmith: They said, ‘We will go get him’. (? @abcnews) pic.twitter.com/C9A1U2vnd5

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Packer explained,

“They were saying, you know, ‘This is battery,’ was the word they use in that moment. 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.’”

However, Rock declined.

Smith has since issued a public apology.