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Selma Blair rep says she did not intend to harm anyone on plane

The actress has pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree assault after the plane incident; her representative now says she meant no harm, and the court will decide.

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  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA statement overnight from a representative for Selma Blair, who pleaded not guilty this week to two counts of second-degree assault over a physical incident on a plane, says she did not intend to harm anyone.

  2. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIntent is the word to watch, Chip.

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA plea of not guilty means the court, not the press release, decides what happened at thirty-five thousand feet.

  4. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorYes, ma'am. Noted, and I'm taking that as a compliment.

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  1. Selma Blair arraigned after alleged Delta flight altercation, bail… · Good Morning America
  2. Selma Blair's lawyers seek leniency, call her 'gold standard' · New York Post
  3. Selma Blair's boyfriend issues public plea after plane outburst · New York Post
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  7. Selma Blair rep says she did not intend to harm anyone on plane (this story)

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