{
  "id": 14099894,
  "title": "Selma Blair Posts $20,000 Bail After Being Charged With Second-Degree Assault",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/selma-blair-posts-20-000-bail-after-being-charged-with-second-degree",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T02:51:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/industry-news/public-policy-legal/selma-blair-out-on-bail-charged-second-degree-assault/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Selma Blair has been charged with second-degree assault following a plane incident on Sunday, according to AP News. The actress, recognized for her roles in \"Cruel Intentions\" and \"Legally Blonde,\" was taken into custody by the New York Port Authority Police Department after allegedly injuring two flight attendants and attempting to open an aircraft door mid-flight. Blair posted a $20,000 bail after appearing in Queens Criminal Court on Monday evening, with her representative declining to comment. The FBI is investigating the incident, stating that it is responsible for investigating all assaults aboard aircraft. Blair's publicist revealed that the actress experienced a medical emergency, leading to the alleged conduct, and confirmed that she is currently in stable condition. Delta shared that they have a zero-tolerance policy for unruly or unlawful behavior, emphasizing the safety of their customers and crew. This is not Blair's first incident involving a flight removal; she was also removed from an international flight from Cancun in 2016 due to a disturbance mid-air. Blair, diagnosed with MS in 2018, apologized at the time, acknowledging her mistakes and expressing remorse.",
  "summary": "The actress was taken into custody late Sunday night after allegedly injuring two flight attendants The post Selma Blair Posts $20,000 Bail After Being Charged With Second-Degree Assault appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Selma Blair charged with second-degree assault",
    "Allegedly injured two flight attendants mid-flight",
    "Posted $20,000 bail after Queens court appearance"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The federal investigation into the mid-flight disturbance highlights the heightened scrutiny and zero-tolerance approach airlines and authorities now apply to passenger conduct during aerial emergencies.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Selma Blair Charged with Second-Degree Assault Following Plane Incident, Released on $20,000 Bail",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/selma-blair-charged-with-second-degree-assault-following-plane",
        "published": "2026-10-13T01:20:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}