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Selma Blair Arrested For Inflight Assault

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Selma Blair Arrested For Inflight Assault. (2026, October 18). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/74733

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In 2018, Blair revealed publicly that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease.

Summary AI · cited

Actress Selma Blair was removed from a Delta Airlines flight after an altercation with flight attendants.12

Blair was taken into custody and transported to a hospital for evaluation following the incident.12

Two flight attendants were injured during the altercation, with one being hospitalized.12

Blair's representative stated that she experienced a medical emergency and did not intend to harm anyone.34

The FBI is reviewing the incident, but no criminal charges have been announced yet.12

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Sources cited (6)
  1. Selma Blair arrested for allegedly slugging flight attendant, biting another on NYC-bound flight; FBI investigating New York Post, 12 Oct
  2. Actor Selma Blair removed from plane by police after altercation NPR, 13 Oct
  3. Selma Blair's rep speaks out after star's arrest: 'Much more to this story' Fox News, 16 Oct
  4. Selma Blair ‘did not intend to harm anyone’ in airplane incident, rep says in first statement since arrest NBC News, 16 Oct
  5. US actress Selma Blair accused of attacking cabin crew members on flight to New York Euronews, 13 Oct
  6. Selma Blair 'did not intend to harm anyone,' rep says after alleged flight incident ABC News (US), 17 Oct

What happened

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Selma Blair was arrested Sunday after allegedly attacking crew members on board a Delta flight into New York City.

7 of 12 outletsfirst reported 12 Octwording from Fox News

"Selma experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct," a representative for Blair said.

5 of 12 outletsfirst reported 13 Octwording from Euronews

“For the same reason, she travels with a service dog who doesn’t leave her side, and the authorities took her dog from her,” Blair’s representative stated.

5 of 12 outletsfirst reported 16 Octwording from NBC News

Two flight attendants also reported injuries, with one taken to a local hospital for evaluation, cops said.

4 of 12 outletsfirst reported 12 Octwording from New York Post

Analysis

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AI · cited, from two or more outlets

  • The incident occurred on a Delta Air Lines plane and Blair was taken into custody at John F. Kennedy Airport.25
Quoted from the coverage (4)

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.

4 outlets

In court, Blair’s lawyers said she had missed several doses of medication controlling severe neurological symptoms.

4 outlets

As she was being transported to a local hospital for her own treatment, Blair, 45, allegedly kicked a police officer and subsequently bit a nurse upon arrival.

4 outlets

“There is much more to this story than has been reported,” the statement concluded, urging the public to consider all the facts before passing judgment.

4 outlets

Disputed

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  • Blair's representative claims she did not intend to harm anyone, while authorities report injuries sustained by flight attendants and a police officer.32
  • The New York Post reported Blair tried to open the aircraft’s door midflight, which her representatives deny.16

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Words to watch (1)

Delta blasts Selma Blair for ‘unruly behavior’ after mid-flight biting incident New York Post

How it changed

  1. 12 Oct

    Two flight attendants also reported injuries, with one taken to a local hospital for evaluation, cops said.

    4 outlets · New York Post
  2. 13 Oct

    "Selma experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct," a representative for Blair said.

    5 outlets · Euronews
  3. 14 Oct

    The FBI issued her a federal summons accusing her of assault on board.

    2 outlets · BBC
  4. 16 Oct

    In 2018, Blair revealed publicly that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease.

    8 outlets · Fox News
  5. 17 Oct

    “And we ask to consider the entirety of the facts before rushing to judgment, whether in the courtroom or in the court of public opinion.”

    3 outlets · The Guardian

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