Selma Blair Fights Back Tears in First Video Statement After Plane Arrest: 'I Am So Sorry'
Actress Selma Blair has released her first video statement following her October arrest on a flight, where she allegedly assaulted crew members and police. Blair apologized for the incident while noting that she is currently following legal advice to remain silent on the specifics of the case.
Why it matters
The incident involves a high-profile celebrity and raises questions about public behavior and legal accountability in air travel.
Image. Selma Blair fought back tears as she addressed her October 11 airplane arrest in an Instagram video posted Friday, October 30. It was her first personal video statement about the incident.
The actress said her lawyers had advised her not to discuss what happened that day while the legal case proceeds. She was following their advice and taking the matter seriously.
Blair, 54, faces two state felony assault charges involving a police officer and a nurse after the flight. She has pleaded not guilty.
The Legally Blonde actress shares her 15-year-old son, Arthur, with fashion designer Jason Bleick. Her service dog, Scout, was traveling with her when the incident occurred.
Blair began by telling followers they deserved to hear from her directly and apologizing for the wait. "Not one day ever have I intended to hurt or frighten anyone," she said, according to Just Jared .
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