Selma Blair Inflight Arrest Incident
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- Larry CelonaNew York Post
- Jorge Fitz-GibbonNew York Post
- Nate GrantNew York Post
- Teresa RocaNew York Post
- Tracy WrightFox News
- Tamantha RyanNew York Post
- NBC NewsNBC News
- Zoe HussainNew York Post
- Fenix SurielNew York Post
- The Associated PressNPR
- Gavin BlackburnEuronews
- Jolie ZennaNew York Post
- Rebecka PiederBBC
- Melissa RudyFox News
- Lanae BrodyNew York Post
- Janelle AshFox News
- Griffin JaegerCBC
- Meriam BouarroujNBC News
- Michael R. SisakThe Independent
- Andrew DaltonThe Independent
- Nardine SaadBBC
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Selma Blair was arrested Sunday after allegedly attacking crew members on board a Delta flight into New York City.
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In 2018, Blair revealed publicly that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease.
In court, Blair’s lawyers said she had missed several doses of medication controlling severe neurological symptoms.
A police officer who took her to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center said in charging documents that while Blair was being secured to a stretcher, the actress pulled her leg from the straps and kicked the officer repeatedly around the face, neck and chest, causing serious pain and substantial swelling.
Two flight attendants also reported injuries, with one taken to a local hospital for evaluation, cops said.
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Delta blasts Selma Blair for ‘unruly behavior’ after mid-flight biting incident
How it changed
- 12 Oct
Actress Selma Blair was busted on a JFK-bound Delta Airlines flight after slugging one flight attendant, biting another and trying to open the aircraft’s door midflight, authorities said.
- 13 Oct
In 2016, Blair apologized for making statements she regretted on a flight from Cancun to Los Angeles, saying that she mixed alcohol with medication, which made her black out.
- 14 Oct
The judge set her bail at $20,000 cash or $60,000 bond with the next hearing scheduled for 19 January.
- 16 Oct
In 2018, Blair revealed publicly that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease.
Coverage 21 articles
17 Oct Actress Selma Blair says she 'did not intend to harm anyone' in plane altercation
BBC
16 Oct Selma Blair's representatives say she didn't intend to hurt anyone on flight that led to her arrest
The Independent
16 Oct Selma Blair ‘did not intend to harm anyone’ in airplane incident, rep says in first statement since arrest
NBC News- 16 Oct Selma Blair's team breaks silence after plane incident and arrest
CBC 
16 Oct Selma Blair's rep speaks out after star's arrest: 'Much more to this story'
Fox News
16 Oct Selma Blair speaks out after mid-flight meltdown, arrest: ‘There is much more to this story’
New York Post
16 Oct Selma Blair’s future in Hollywood revealed after mid-flight meltdown
New York Post
14 Oct Selma Blair's lawyer cites missed medication, head injury after in-flight arrest: What doctors say
Fox News
14 Oct Actress Selma Blair faces charges for kicking nurse and officer after plane incident
BBC
13 Oct Selma Blair pleads not guilty following alleged mid-air assault on Delta flight
CBS News
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13 Oct Selma Blair gave insight into her mindset in odd Instagram exchange ahead of in-flight biting incident
New York Post
13 Oct US actress Selma Blair accused of attacking cabin crew members on flight to New York
Euronews
13 Oct Actor Selma Blair removed from plane by police after altercation
NPR
13 Oct What we know about Selma Blair's arrest after allegedly attacking flight attendants
CBS News
13 Oct Selma Blair was off meds, in state of ‘severe confusion and disorientation’ during midair meltdown: lawyer
New York Post
13 Oct Selma Blair in custody after allegedly assaulting flight attendants
NBC News
13 Oct Selma Blair allegedly hit 1 flight attendant, bit another on flight before arrest
CBS News
12 Oct ‘Abusive’ Selma Blair left flight attendants with bloody nose, bite marks, 911 dispatch audio reveals
New York Post
12 Oct Selma Blair arrested after in-flight incident
Fox News
12 Oct Delta blasts Selma Blair for ‘unruly behavior’ after mid-flight biting incident
New York Post
12 Oct Selma Blair arrested for allegedly slugging flight attendant, biting another on NYC-bound flight; FBI investigating
New York Post
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