Selma Blair breaks silence weeks after arrest for assault for allegedly attempting to open door midflight
Selma Blair apologised for allegedly assaulting flight attendants after reportedly trying to open a door during a Delta flight earlier this month. Her statement addresses the alarm and distress the incident may have caused, while the matter remains subject to legal proceedings.
In an Instagram video, Blair said her lawyers had advised her not to comment because the case is ongoing. She said she had never intended to hurt or frighten anyone, expressed regret to those affected and said she would focus on her health and her son.
In short
- Blair apologised to people affected by the alleged incident.
- She said the legal matter is ongoing.
- She plans to focus on her health and her son.
Explained simply
Selma Blair is an American actor known for films such as Cruel Intentions and Legally Blonde, as well as television roles. An arrest means police have taken someone into custody on suspicion of an offence; it does not by itself establish that they are guilty.
Airline crews are responsible for passenger safety, and attempting to open an aircraft door in flight could put people on board at risk. Any criminal case must be considered through the legal process, which determines what happened and whether an offence was committed.