The Aporia · Selma Blair gave insight into her mindset in odd Instagram exchange ahead of in-flight biting incident

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Selma Blair engaged in a perplexing exchange with fans on Instagram before an incident on a New York-bound flight where she allegedly bit and assaulted others. The actress was put in restraints during the flight, arrested upon landing, and charged with two counts of second-degree assault, facing up to seven years in prison if convicted. Her defense team claims her actions were due to missing medication for multiple sclerosis and hitting her head.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-13, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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On October 11, Selma Blair was arrested after reportedly slugging one flight attendant and biting another on a Delta Airlines flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to New York City's JFK Airport. The incident occurred when the plane had just landed at JFK, with police responding immediately upon arrival. According to reports, Blair attempted to open the aircraft door mid-flight and was subsequently taken to a local hospital for evaluation due to her behavior.

Delta Airlines stated they have "zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behavior," prioritizing customer and crew safety. Two flight attendants sustained injuries, one of whom needed medical attention at the hospital. The FBI is currently investigating the incident. Blair's representatives claim she experienced a medical emergency caused by missing doses of medication, leading to her disoriented state during the flight.

Blair, 54, faces potential federal charges including assault within special maritime and territorial jurisdiction. Her bail was set at $20,000 cash or $60,000 bond. This incident follows previous reports of Blair's erratic behavior, including biting stars like Kate Moss and Seth MacFarlane in the past.

Written for “Selma Blair Flight Incident” on 2026-10-13, grounded in this article and the 10 other(s) covering the same event.

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“Both articles describe the same incident involving Selma Blair's behavior during a Delta flight from LAX to JFK on October 11, including her biting someone and resulting in law enforcement involvement upon landing.”

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“The articles describe different stages or aspects of related events but do not clearly refer to the exact same incident at the same time.”

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“Article A describes the incident during the flight where Selma Blair allegedly hit a flight attendant, bit another, and tried to open the plane door. Article B discusses an Instagram exchange prior to the flight that hints at her mindset but does not describe the specific in-flight incident.”

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“Article A describes Selma Blair's arrest and actions during a flight, while Article B discusses her Instagram exchange prior to the incident. They cover related but distinct parts of the timeline.”

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Zenna, J. (2026, October 13). Selma Blair gave insight into her mindset in odd Instagram exchange ahead of in-flight biting incident. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/13/celebrity-news/selma-blair-gave-insight-into-her-mindset-in-odd-instagram-exchange-ahead-of-in-flight-biting-incident/

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Jolie Zenna

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Prior to the New York-bound flight Sunday, the actress “liked” a fan’s comment, which read, “I’m so happy you [sic] feeling great and doing great and making new memories!” asserted

you → bind → memories

However, Blair responded, “I’m. asserted

I → respond → ?

I’m sad. asserted

I → ’m → ?

I’m grateful. asserted

I → ’m → ?

I hope. asserted

I → hope → ?

Per 911 audio, a pilot called for medical assistance and law enforcement to be on hand when the plane landed to help with an “abusive” passenger. asserted

plane → call → passenger

The pilot reported that some injuries on board included “a bloody nose and some bite marks.” asserted

injuries → report → nose

Blair was reportedly put in restraints on the plane and arrested upon landing. uncertain

Blair → put → landing

While in the ambulance en route to the hospital, she allegedly repeatedly kicked a Port Authority police officer in the head. uncertain

she → kick → head

Once at the hospital, the “Cruel Intentions” star allegedly assaulted a nurse, who has pressed charges. uncertain

who → assault → charges

Blair’s rep told Page Six that “Selma experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct. asserted

that → tell → conduct

Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition.” asserted

she → receive → condition

On Monday night, Blair entered a not guilty plea after being charged with two counts of second-degree assault. asserted

Blair → enter → assault

She is facing two to seven years behind bars if convicted. asserted

She → face → bars

Blair is represented by defense attorneys Shawn Barnes and Joshua Reitzas, who argued their client had missed her medication prescribed to treat her multiple sclerosis and had also fallen and hit her head. asserted

client → represent → head

“This was not an intentional assault,” Barnes said in court. asserted

Barnes → say → court

Blair was released on bail and her case was adjourned until Jan. 19, 2027. asserted

case → release → Jan.

Conversation Your voice matters. asserted

voice → matter → Conversation

Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted

Discussions → moderate → civility

Selma Blair gave insight into her mindset in odd Instagram exchange ahead of in-flight biting incident

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