Selma Blair denies allegations from plane arrest incident

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 21:14 · Archive

American actress Selma Blair has rejected claims made following her arrest on a flight to New York.

American actress Selma Blair was arrested this week following an alleged altercation aboard a Delta Airlines flight to New York. She was accused of biting a cabin crew member and another person. One flight attendant was taken to hospital, and Blair was also hospitalised for evaluation while the FBI investigated. She pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree assault and was released on bail.

Blir's representatives initially stated she 'experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct'. In a lengthier statement this week, they disputed what they called 'outrageous' claims and mistruths reported about the incident. They said the public account had been 'built almost entirely on a police statement' and reiterated that Blair experienced a medical emergency. They also denied claims she attempted to open the aircraft door and said she 'did not intend to harm anyone'.

How it is being reported

• Selma Blair's representatives say she didn't intend to hurt anyone on flight that led to her arrestSelma Blair's representatives have stated she did not intend to harm anyone during a recent flight incidentIndependent World · 17 Oct, 00:18
• Selma Blair shuts down ‘outrageous’ claims about her illness after plane arrestShe 'did not intend to harm anyone'.Metro · 16 Oct, 20:55

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