Selma Blair says she’s sorry to “the people that I disappointed” after a Delta flight altercation led to assault charges.
Key points
- Selma Blair publicly apologized for the plane incident and expressed gratitude for supporters.
- She faces two counts of second‑degree assault related to alleged actions on the flight and at the hospital.
- Her attorney argues the behavior was triggered by a medical emergency tied to multiple sclerosis and Parkinsonism.
- The case is scheduled to resume on Jan. 19, with Blair maintaining a not‑guilty plea.
Actress Selma Blair, 54, posted an Instagram video on Friday apologizing to “the people that I disappointed, that I hurt, that I frightened, alarmed,” after her arrest on assault charges stemming from an incident on a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York City, NBC News reported.
According to authorities, Blair allegedly became physically abusive on the October 11 flight, was removed by crew, and two flight attendants reported injuries, one of which required hospitalization. She was later charged with two counts of second‑degree assault, including alleged kicking of a Port Authority police officer who escorted her to the hospital and a nurse at the facility.
Public apology on Instagram
Blair entered a not‑guilty plea at her arraignment in Queens Criminal Court on Oct. 12. Her attorney, Shawn Barnes, told the judge that the alleged conduct resulted from a medical emergency linked to her multiple sclerosis and Parkinsonism diagnoses, missed medication doses, and a head injury she suffered after falling on the plane. The case was adjourned until Jan. 19, per the district attorney’s office.
In the video, Blair emphasized that harming anyone is “not my nature,” thanked supporters for their love, and mentioned her son and service dog Scout. She said she will focus on her health and family while the legal matter proceeds.
Details of the October 11 incident
Blair publicly disclosed her multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 2018, an autoimmune disorder that can cause sudden neurological episodes. Her legal team has framed the October incident as a medical emergency rather than intentional assault.
Reader questions
What charges is Selma Blair facing?
Blair is charged with two counts of second‑degree assault for allegedly assaulting flight attendants, a police officer, and a nurse during and after the Delta flight incident.
Why does her lawyer say the incident occurred?
Her lawyer says Blair experienced a medical emergency caused by her multiple sclerosis and Parkinsonism, missed medication, and a head injury she sustained on the plane.
When is the next court date?
The case was adjourned to Jan. 19, according to the district attorney’s office.
Source: nbcnews.com
