If it were a white person doing the smacking, the state would’ve charged with a battery case automatically unless it was a proven pro-wrestling style gimmick.
I agree with you. If a white actor had marched up on the stage and punched Rock, he would not only be charged but he’d also be branded as a racist.
What Will Smith did would be charged as a misdemeanor, not a felony...
I think LAPD does not want waste its time on this misdemeanor case if Chris Rock does not want Will Smith prosecuted...
A victim of battery has to ask for prosecution...I think that is a standard procedure in California...Maybe things are different in other states?
I do not think that LAPD is giving Will Smith a special treatment...
Yes, the incident was on TV...But, LAPD still has to interview Chris Rock...Chris Rock still has to be willing to testify in a trial...
LAPD and City Attorney will not try to force Chris Rock to cooperate in a prosecution against Will Smith...