A federal investigation is an inquiry conducted by United States government agencies, such as the FBI, into conduct that may violate federal law. Because interference with flight crews is a federal offense, in-flight incidents often draw parallel scrutiny alongside state charges. Reports say the FBI is investigating the alleged incident involving Selma Blair, and that she may face federal petty violation charges in Brooklyn in addition to the state case in Queens.
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