Selma Blair Arrested After Attempting to Open Airplane Door Mid-Flight, Assaulting Crew
The actress is also accused of assaulting a Port Authority officer and a nurse. Selma Blair Arrested After Attempting to Open Airplane Door Mid-Flight, Assaulting Crew Alex Young
Selma Blair was arrested after allegedly attempting to open an emergency exit door aboard a Delta Air Lines flight on Sunday, leading to a confrontation with the crew, according to TMZ and Page Six .
Two flight attendants reportedly suffered injuries during the incident, with Blair, 54, accused of punching one crew member and biting another. One of the flight attendants was reportedly transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Upon the flight’s arrival to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, Blair was arrested and taken to a hospital for evaluation. While being transported by ambulance, she allegedly kicked a Port Authority police officer in the head, according to TMZ. She is also accused of assaulting a nurse at the hospital.
Blair is reportedly facing two counts of assault, while the FBI is said to be investigating the incident.
“Selma experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct. Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition,” her representative told Page Six in a statement.
Blair was previously removed from a flight on a stretcher in 2016 following an outburst.
