{
  "id": 14243109,
  "title": "US actress Selma Blair accused of assault after incident with flight attendants",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/us-actress-selma-blair-accused-of-assault-after-incident-with-flight-14243109",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T16:15:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
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    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/us-actress-selma-blair-accused-of-assault-after-incident-with-flight-attendants/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US actress Selma Blair was summoned to court on charges of assault after she allegedly attacked flight attendants on a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York, officials say. The actress, 54, who is best known for her roles in Legally Blonde, Hellboy and Cruel Intentions, was investigated by the FBI following the incident. Two flight attendants were hurt and one was taken to the hospital, the New York Port Authority reported. Blair, who was reportedly experiencing a medical emergency, was arrested and taken to a hospital where she allegedly kicked a police officer and assaulted a nurse, according to prosecutors. Her publicist stated that she had \"experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct\" and that she is currently in stable condition. Blair pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree assault and bail was set at $20,000 cash or $60,000 bond. The next hearing is scheduled for January 19. The incident occurred around 11:00 PM local time aboard Delta Airlines Flight 938, and the airline stated that there was no operational impact to the flight due to the incident.",
  "summary": "US actress Selma Blair was issued with a summons accusing her of assault after she allegedly attacked attendants on a plane, officials say. The Legally Blonde star was investigated by the FBI following an alleged altercation on a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York. Airport officials said they had responded to [...] The post US actress Selma Blair accused of assault after incident…",
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        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "US actress Selma Blair accused of assault after incident with flight attendants",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/us-actress-selma-blair-accused-of-assault-after-incident-with-flight",
        "published": "2026-10-13T10:28:27.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Selma Blair Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charges Following Violent Outburst on Delta Flight",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/selma-blair-pleads-not-guilty-to-assault-charges-following-violent",
        "published": "2026-10-13T19:11:19.000Z"
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  "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."
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