Selma Blair apologizes in video weeks after arrest: 'I take this very seriously'
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Key Points:
- Actress Selma Blair apologized on Instagram for an alleged altercation aboard a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York on October 11, expressing regret for any harm caused and emphasizing she never intended to hurt or frighten anyone.
- Blair was arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree assault related to incidents involving a Port Authority officer and a registered nurse during the flight, pleading not guilty and released on bond.
- The incident resulted in injuries to two flight attendants, with one requiring hospital evaluation, and the flight crew requested medical personnel upon landing due to visible injuries on passengers and staff.
- Blair has remained mostly silent on the matter at her lawyers' request but expressed gratitude for support from fans and confirmed her service dog Scout and her son are safe.
- In addition to state assault charges, Blair faces federal charges related to assaults within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, with a court appearance date yet to be scheduled.
