{
  "id": 15044102,
  "title": "Selma Blair Breaks Silence Following Plane Arrest: ‘Much More to This Story Than Has Been Reported’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/selma-blair-breaks-silence-following-plane-arrest-much-more-to-this",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T20:43:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/culture-lifestyle/culture/selma-blair-breaks-silence-following-plane-arrest/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Selma Blair has finally spoken out after her arrest on a plane, where she allegedly injured two flight attendants and tried to open the door mid-flight last week. Her representative issued a statement to People Friday, clarifying the incident and setting the record straight. The statement explained that Blair \"did not intend to harm anyone\" and disputed reports that she attempted to open the plane door. According to the statement, Blair experienced a medical emergency during the flight to New York, which led to her arrest on second-degree assault charges. She posted a $20,000 bail after appearing in Queens Criminal Court on Monday evening. Blair, who was diagnosed with MS in 2018, previously faced a similar mid-air disturbance in 2016. The representative emphatically denied suggestions that Blair does not have MS, calling them \"outrageous.\" They emphasized that Blair's diagnosis has been public since 2018 and highlighted her physical achievements since then. The statement also addressed her condition known as pseudobulbar affect, which exacerbates her MS symptoms. Blair travels with a service dog, which authorities confiscated during this incident, adding another layer to the complexity of the story. The rep concluded by urging the public to consider the full context of the facts before forming judgments, both in legal proceedings and public opinion.",
  "summary": "\"There was no attempt to open the door of the aircraft. Selma did not intend to harm anyone,\" the statement from the actress' rep says The post Selma Blair Breaks Silence Following Plane Arrest: ‘Much More to This Story Than Has Been Reported’ appeared first on TheWrap .",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Selma Blair’s Rep Speaks Out After Actress’ Arrest and Plane Incident: ‘Selma Did Not Intend to Harm Anyone’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/selma-blairs-rep-speaks-out-after-actress-arrest-and-plane-incident",
        "published": "2026-10-16T19:15:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Selma Blair Speaks Out on Plane Arrest: “Did Not Intend to Harm Anyone”",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/selma-blair-speaks-out-on-plane-arrest-did-not-intend-to-harm-anyone",
        "published": "2026-10-16T20:06:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Rolling Stone",
        "title": "Selma Blair Issues First Statement Since Plane Incident: ‘Did Not Intend to Harm Anyone’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/selma-blair-issues-first-statement-since-plane-incident-did-not",
        "published": "2026-10-16T20:38:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The A.V. Club",
        "title": "Selma Blair's team releases lengthy, surprisingly wide-ranging statement about her plane arrest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/selma-blairs-team-releases-lengthy-surprisingly-wide-ranging",
        "published": "2026-10-16T21:15:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}