Selma Blair break silence after mid-flight incident and arrest

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31 Oct 2026 • 5:57 PM MYT
The Independent
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Selma Blair break silence after mid-flight incident and arrest

  • Actress Selma Blair has apologised to those affected after pleading not guilty to assault charges following an incident on a flight from Los Angeles to New York.
  • The 54-year-old is accused of kicking a police officer and a nurse after being detained and placed on a stretcher for medical evaluation upon landing.
  • Blair was arraigned in Queens on two counts of second-degree assault, with bail set at 20,000 dollars (£15,141) ahead of a court hearing in January.
  • Her legal team stated her actions were unintentional, explaining that missed MS medication, altitude, workload, and a head injury caused severe confusion and disorientation.
  • Speaking on Instagram, Blair expressed deep regret for causing alarm, stating she never intended to hurt anyone and will now focus on her health and family.

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