Selma Blair arrested after alleged mid-air altercation injures two flight attendants on flight to New York

Actress Selma Blair has been arrested after an alleged altercation aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York left two flight attendants injured, prompting an FBI investigation.

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Blair, 54, was taken into custody late Sunday, Oct. 11, after the plane arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. According to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, officers responded to reports of a physically violent passenger while the plane was parked at the gate.

The actor and one of the injured flight attendants were taken to a hospital for medical evaluation, authorities said. The incident is now under federal investigation, with the FBI looking into allegations of assault on board the plane.

What happened?

The Guardian and other media reported that Blair allegedly punched one flight attendant, bit another and tried to open the plane’s door during the flight. However, initial public statements by the authorities did not confirm these specific details.

A representative for Blair offered a different context to the episode, saying the actor experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged behavior. She received immediate medical attention after landing and was in stable condition, the representative said.

The FBI confirmed it had been informed of a possible attack aboard the plane arriving at JFK, but declined to discuss the investigation.

Meanwhile, Delta said it has a zero-tolerance policy for unruly or illegal behavior, adding that the safety of passengers and crew remains its priority. The airline said the incident did not prevent the flight from arriving early.

The Associated Press reported Monday that Blair had received a federal subpoena charging her with assault. The case is expected to be heard in a misdemeanor trial in federal court in Brooklyn. At the time of reporting, no date for her performance had been announced.

Who is Selma Blair?

Blair is best known for her roles in Cruel Intentions, Legally Blonde and Hellboy. She has also spoken publicly about living with multiple sclerosis, a condition she disclosed in 2018, and advocated for disability rights.

The incident drew attention to an earlier episode involving the actor on a flight from Cancun to Los Angeles in 2016.

Blair later apologized, saying that she had mixed alcohol with her medication, causing her to pass out and say and do things she regretted.

The circumstances surrounding the latest episode remain under investigation. Blair’s representative attributed the alleged behavior to a medical emergency, while the federal case will determine how the charges are handled.