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Selma Blair charged with second-degree assault after Delta flight incident
The 54‑year‑old actress was arrested at JFK, charged and released on bail following alleged attacks on crew members.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Selma Blair was charged with second-degree assault after an incident on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York, Queens Criminal Court documents show. The actress posted $20,000 bail, paid by credit card, and was released on Monday.
According to Variety, police removed Blair from the plane on Sunday after she allegedly punched one flight attendant, bit another, and attempted to open the aircraft door while airborne. She was taken into custody at John F. Kennedy Airport, transported to a hospital for evaluation, and later appeared before Judge Indira D. Khan.
Two flight attendants reported injuries, with one receiving hospital treatment. A Blair representative told Variety that the actress experienced a medical emergency, received immediate medical attention upon landing, and is in stable condition.
Key facts
- Selma Blair was charged with second-degree assault after a Delta flight incident (variety.com)
- She posted $20,000 bail and was released on Monday (variety.com)
- The alleged conduct included punching a flight attendant, biting another, and trying to open the plane door (variety.com)
- Two flight attendants were injured, one treated at a hospital (variety.com)
Sources
- [1] variety.com — originally reported as “Selma Blair Charged with Second-Degree Assault Following Plane Incident, Released on $20,000 Bail”
