13.10.2026 08:40
Lawyers for Selma Blair, who was detained on allegations that she attacked and bit cabin crew on a plane, argued that the actress had neglected her medication and experienced serious confusion as a result of hitting her head. The judge said, "She should not receive special treatment because she is famous." Blair, who denied the charges, was released on bail.
Selma Blair’s lawyers made a statement about the events leading up to the incident during the arraignment of the actress, who was taken into custody on allegations that she assaulted flight attendants on a plane. Her lawyers argued that Blair skipped doses of her medication and fell and hit her head.
HER LAWYERS CITED HEALTH PROBLEMS AS THE REASON
In the defense, it was claimed that the actress had worked on set for long hours before the trip, that she missed her medications, and that the blow to her head caused severe confusion. Her lawyers said the assaults were not intentional.
Judge Indira Khan, responding to the defense’s request that she also take the actress’s career into consideration, said, “Ms. Blair should not receive special treatment because she is famous.”
IT WAS ALLEGED THAT SHE ALSO ASSAULTED A POLICE OFFICER AND A NURSE
Blair is accused of punching one flight attendant and biting another on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York on October 11. It was stated that two flight attendants were injured, and one was taken to the hospital.
It was also alleged that the actress, who was taken into custody at JFK Airport in New York, assaulted a police officer while being taken to the hospital and a nurse at the hospital. The actress’s representative announced that Blair had an urgent health problem and that her condition was stable after treatment.
SHE DENIED THE CHARGES
Blair, who denied the charges of assault against the police officer and nurse, was released on bail. The next hearing was postponed to January 19, 2027.