Will Smith reacts to academy ban

(Los Angeles, CA)  --  Will Smith is reacting to being banned by the Academy for a decade.  In a brief statement, the actor said "I accept and respect the Academy's decision."  The ban means Smith can't attend Academy events, including the Oscars, either in person or virtually.  Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock on stage at this year's Oscars.  The Academy called the slap "unacceptable and harmful behavior."