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Selma Blair apologizes for plane incident and subsequent assault charges
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Actress Selma Blair has broken her silence following a midair incident and subsequent arrest, apologizing to those she 'frightened' while citing medical challenges.
Actress Selma Blair issued a public apology via Instagram on Friday following her arrest earlier this month for an alleged violent disruption on a flight to New York.
The 54-year-old actress addressed the situation for the first time since being arrested on charges of second-degree assault. NBC News reported that Blair apologized to those she hurt, frightened, or disappointed, stating that she is taking the legal matter very seriously despite her lawyers advising her not to speak publicly yet. She emphasized in her video that it is not in her nature to intentionally cause harm to anyone.
The incident occurred on October 11 during a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York City. According to Port Authority officials cited by Fox News, police responded to reports of a physically abusive passenger. Authorities alleged that Blair was restrained on a stretcher at JFK Airport but managed to kick a police officer in the face and neck. A nurse at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center also alleged she was kicked in the chest while treating the actress.
NBC News noted that two flight attendants reported injuries from the flight itself, with one requiring hospital treatment. Blair has pleaded not guilty to the charges, and her bail was set at $20,000 cash or $60,000 bond. Fox News reported that she is scheduled for a court appearance in January 2027.
During her video, Blair mentioned she would be focusing on her health and her son. Her legal team told the court that the behavior was the result of a medical emergency. They explained that the actress, who has multiple sclerosis and Parkinsonism, had missed several doses of medication and suffered a fall during the flight.
Background
In 2018, Selma Blair revealed she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. At her October 12 arraignment, her attorney, Shawn Barnes, argued that the alleged assault was not intentional and was linked to her medical condition and a head injury sustained on the plane.
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