Civil Litigation,
Entertainment & Sports
Apr. 5, 2022
Chris Rock v. Will Smith – the civil case scenario
It should be noted that words alone do not constitute an assault – and the law does not allow one to strike another based on words alone. It is no defense that Will Smith was offended by Chris Rock’s joke.
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Michael is a Los Angeles-based personal injury and accident attorney.
It was the slap seen – and heard – ‘round the world.
Will Smith stunned us all last week when he walked up on stage during the Oscars, interrupted Chris Rock’s performance, and brazenly slapped Rock across the face. The media, police, fans, and pretty much anyone in the world who witnessed the slap are still trying to make sense of what happened. Chris Rock handled the situation with dignity and class. But he too is still trying to process...
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