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Selma Blair Pleads Not Guilty in Delta Assault Case

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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Summary

Selma Blair pleaded not guilty to two second-degree assault counts.
The alleged assaults occurred on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York on Oct. 11, 2026.
Three flight attendants were injured, with one requiring hospitalization.
Judge set bail at $20,000 cash or $60,000 bond, with a January hearing.
Attorney Shawn Barnes said missed medication, a head injury, and altitude contributed to the actions.

History

Delta Air Lines' safety record includes several high-profile incidents, such as the 2006 Comair Flight 5191 crash that killed 47 people and the 2001 suspected hijacking of Delta Flight 1989 after 9/11, prompting stricter security laws in the United States. The 1973 Delta Flight 723 crash claimed 88 lives, underscoring ongoing safety concerns. A recent allegation that actress Selma Blair assaulted crew on a Delta flight echoes these longstanding challenges of passenger violence for years.

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Delta Air Lines' safety record includes several high-profile incidents, such as the 2006 Comair Flight 5191 crash that killed 47 people and the 2001 suspected hijacking of Delta Flight 1989 after 9/11, prompting stricter security laws in the United States. The 1973 Delta Flight 723 crash claimed 88 lives, underscoring ongoing safety concerns. A recent allegation that actress Selma Blair assaulted crew on a Delta flight echoes these longstanding challenges of passenger violence for years.

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