Selma Blair Arrested After Mid-Flight Incident

Selma Blair, the actress, was arrested following an incident on a Delta flight. The alleged events reportedly occurred after she attempted to open an aircraft door mid-flight and assaulted two flight attendants. This was reported by TMZ.

According to TMZ, Blair allegedly punched one attendant and bit another during the flight to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Injuries were reported by two attendants, and one required hospitalization as confirmed by the Port Authority to TMZ.

A representative for Blair conveyed to Newsweek that the actress experienced a medical emergency, which purportedly led to the incident. They stated, “Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition.”

A spokesperson from Delta informed Newsweek via email that the event took place on Flight 938 from Los Angeles to New York on October 11. They noted that law enforcement was present upon the flight’s arrival at JFK, indicating that the flight landed ahead of schedule without operational issues.

“Delta has zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behavior, as the safety of our customers and crew always comes first,” stated the spokesperson.

TMZ further noted allegations against Blair for assaulting a nurse post-arrival at the hospital for evaluation. She faces two assault charges related to an officer and the nurse.

According to a Newsweek statement from the FBI, they are tasked with investigating all onboard assaults. A spokesperson remarked, “Yesterday, our partners at Port Authority Police Department informed us of a possible assault on a flight arriving at JFK.” The spokesperson clarified that due to DOJ policy, they will not comment on ongoing investigations.

Newsweek has reached out to TSA and Delta for their comments via email as of Monday afternoon. This is an unfolding news story with updates expected.