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Bill Cosby, Roman Polanski expelled from the Academy

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, the group behind the Academy Awards, has voted to expel actor Bill Cosby and director Roman Polanski from its membership, according to a statement from the organization which cited its conduct standards.

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(CNN) — The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, the group behind the Academy Awards, has voted to expel actor Bill Cosby and director Roman Polanski from its membership, according to a statement from the organization which cited its conduct standards.

"The Board continues to encourage ethical standards that require members to uphold the Academy's values of respect for human dignity," a statement from the Academy read.

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