Selma Blair’s Lawyers Say Alleged Incident Stemmed From Missed Medication
Her representative said a medical emergency led to the alleged conduct, and Blair was released on $20,000 cash bail after her arraignment.
- On Monday, actress Selma Blair pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault following her arrest Sunday on Delta flight 938 from Los Angeles. Judge Indira Khan set bail at $20,000 cash or $60,000 bond.
- Authorities detained Blair on Sunday after she allegedly assaulted flight attendants on Delta flight 938 from Los Angeles by punching and biting them. Police reported she also attempted to open the aircraft door during flight.
- Defense attorney Shawn Barnes argued the incident was not an intentional assault, claiming Blair missed medication for multiple sclerosis and suffered a head injury during flight, causing "severe confusion and disorientation." Barnes cited altitude as a contributing factor.
- Following her arraignment at Queens Criminal Court, Blair was released after posting bail. The FBI is investigating the incident, as the agency handles all assaults occurring aboard aircraft.
- Judge Khan scheduled the next hearing for January 19, 2027, and granted an order of protection for the nurse whom Blair allegedly assaulted while receiving care at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.
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