Selma Blair apologizes to the ‘people that I dissapointed’ after plane incident arrest - NBC News
Actress Selma Blair has issued a public apology following her arrest on assault charges during a flight earlier this month. Blair, who pleaded not guilty, expressed remorse for the incident while noting she is focusing on her health.
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The incident highlights the intersection of celebrity behavior, mental health, and legal accountability in public spaces.
Selma Blair has spoken out publicly for the first time since her arrest on assault charges after an incident on a plane earlier this month, apologizing to “the people that I disappointed.” The 54-year-old “Cruel Intentions” star shared a video on Instagram on Friday, saying that though her attorneys advised her against speaking about the case, she’s taking the legal matter “very seriously.” “To the people that I disappointed, that I hurt, that I frightened, alarmed, I am so sorry,” Blair said. In the opening of her video, Blair said, “I know I’ve been quiet for a couple weeks since October 11th, and you deserve to hear from me directly.
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