In the meeting on April 8, Smith was banned from attending the Oscars or any other Academy event for 10 years.[1] A letter signed by both David Rubin and Dawn Hudson was obtained by NBC News which revealed that the Board of Governors decided that effective that day, Smith "shall not be permitted to attend any Academy events or programs, in person or virtually, including but not limited to the Academy Awards" for a 10 year period.[68][69] Smith afterwards issued a succinct statement, claiming that "I accept and respect the Academy’s decision.”[70]