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What we know about Selma Blair's arrest after allegedly attacking flight attendants

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What we know about Selma Blair's arrest after allegedly attacking flight attendants. (2026, October 13). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/what-we-know-about-selma-blairs-arrest-after-allegedly-attacking-flight-attendants/

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Selma Blair, an actor, was arrested recently following an alleged attack on flight attendants during a domestic flight. The incident occurred while she was traveling across the country. CBS News reporter Kris Van Cleave provides further details about the arrest.
Written by AI on 2026-10-13, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On October 11, Selma Blair was arrested after allegedly assaulting two flight attendants and kicking a Port Authority officer on a Delta Airlines flight from Los Angeles to New York City. The incident occurred at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, where Blair also reportedly tried to open the plane's door mid-flight before being taken into custody by local police. One of the flight attendants was hospitalized for evaluation along with Blair herself. The FBI is investigating the case under federal jurisdiction for assaults within special maritime and territorial areas. Blair pleaded not guilty on October 12, facing two counts of assault; she was released on bond and due back in court in January. Her representatives claim it was a medical emergency and that Blair did not intend to harm anyone.

Written for “Selma Blair Arrested For Inflight Assault” on 2026-10-31, grounded in this article and the 24 other(s) covering the same event.

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📰 Selma Blair Arrested For Inflight Assault
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1 of 2 hedged ("reportedly", "may", "according to")
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CBS News' ORG · 1× Kris Van Cleave PERSON · 1× Selma Blair PERSON · 1×

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CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-13

Claims (2 extracted, 1 hedged)

Actor Selma Blair was arrested over the weekend after allegedly attacking flight attendants during a cross-country flight. uncertain
Blair → arrest → flight
CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more. asserted
Cleave → have → more
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