Representatives for Selma Blair Deny Intent to Harm Following Delta Flight Assault Charges

Actor Selma Blair pleads not guilty to assault charges after a mid-flight medical emergency. Her team denies any intent to harm or breach aircraft safety.

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October 17, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York, USA — A spokesperson for actor Selma Blair stated on Friday that the performer had no intention of causing harm during a recent incident aboard a Delta Air Lines flight. The 54-year-old actor is currently facing two counts of second-degree assault following allegations that she injured two flight attendants, a police officer, and a nurse during a cross-country trip from Los Angeles to New York.

Blair entered a plea of not guilty during her arraignment on Monday, October 12, 2026. Following the court appearance, she was released on bail.

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The statement from her representatives was issued to address what they described as inaccurate and unsympathetic media portrayals of the event. According to the spokesperson, the actor suffered a medical emergency while in the air. The representative explicitly clarified that there was no attempt to open the aircraft door and reiterated, “Selma did not intend to harm anyone.”

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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