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Selma Blair Arrested After In-Flight Incident
Confirmed
In Short: The incident occurred on a flight from Los Angeles to New York, with the BBC (United Kingdom) reporting that Blair was taken into custody and transported to the hospital for evaluation.
US actress Selma Blair was arrested and taken to hospital after reportedly biting and assaulting flight attendants on a Delta Airlines flight, according to the BBC (United Kingdom) and BroBible.
The incident occurred on a flight from Los Angeles to New York, with the BBC (United Kingdom) reporting that Blair was taken into custody and transported to the hospital for evaluation.
Delta Airlines stated that law enforcement responded as the flight arrived at John F Kennedy International Airport in New York, and there was no operational impact to the flight because of the incident, as reported by the BBC (United Kingdom).
According to the BBC (United Kingdom) and Fox News, two flight attendants were also injured, with one being transported to the hospital for further evaluation.
The FBI is investigating the incident, as reported by the BBC (United Kingdom), Variety, and The News International (Pakistan).
Blair's publicist told the BBC (United Kingdom) that she experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct.
Blair issued a public apology after the incident, as reported by the BBC (United Kingdom), Fox News, and RadarOnline.
The actress's representative said she accidentally mixed her medication with alcohol and 'made a big mistake' that caused her to 'black out' and 'say and do things that I deeply regret,' as quoted by the BBC (United Kingdom) and eonline.com.
Delta Airlines said in a statement to the BBC (United Kingdom), 'Delta has zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behavior, as the safety of our customers and crew always comes first.'
Blair was traveling to New York when the incident reportedly occurred, as stated by The Independent (United Kingdom).
The incident took place around 2300 local time aboard Delta Airlines Flight 938, according to the BBC (United Kingdom).
Air traffic control audio obtained by CBS includes the pilot calling for medical personnel to come to the plane, citing a 'bloody nose as well as some bite marks,' as quoted by the BBC (United Kingdom).
What this adds
The incident reportedly occurred when Blair allegedly tried to open the aircraft door while the plane was in flight, according to TMZ, which is not mentioned in the BBC or The News International reports.
Background
The incident reportedly occurred when Blair allegedly tried to open the aircraft door while the plane was in the air, according to a report from TMZ.
What's confirmed
- Blair's publicist told the BBC that she "experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct".
- According to Page Six, Selma Blair admitted to biting Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, and Seth MacFarlane in her 2022 novel, Mean Baby: A novel of Growing Up.
- "Two flight attendants also reported injuries, and one was transported to the hospital for further evaluation. The FBI is investigating this incident. For further information please reach out the airline and the FBI."
- "Suspect was identified as Selma Blair, a 54-year-old woman. She was taken into custody and transported to the hospital for evaluation."
- Actress Selma Blair reportedly was arrested after exiting a Delta Airlines flight over the weekend.
- The report in Variety also stated, citing a source, that the FBI is investigating the incident.
- Selma Blair was arrested on Sunday after an alleged violent incident on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York, Variety has confirmed.
- The incident reportedly took place on Sunday, when Blair allegedly tried to open the aircraft door while the plane was in the air, according to a report from TMZ.
- Airport officials said they responded to a call on Sunday about "a physically abusive passenger" on a Delta Airlines flight travelling from Los Angeles to New York.
- She said she accidentally mixed her medication with alcohol and "made a big mistake" that caused her to "black out" and "say and do things that I deeply regret".
- In a statement to the BBC, the FBI, which is responsible for investigating all assaults aboard aircraft, confirmed that it is investigating "a potential assault aboard the flight" but would not comment further.
- "Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition," her publicist said.
What's still developing
- “The second time, she did not laugh and exclaimed, ‘That really f—— hurt!’ The Calvin Klein model then punched Blair in the back and grabbed the actress’ thumb,” Blair wrote.
- Blair was detained and brought to a hospital for assessment.
- Selma Blair allegedly struck her head against a bulkhead during the incident.
- Selma, who has been living with multiple sclerosis since 2018, last had a public appearance on October 1, attending the ADL State of the Arts: An Evening at The Jewish Museum event in New York City.
- In 2016, the Cruel Intentions actress admitted to mixing alcohol and medication that led to her becoming highly emotional and making sensational claims, as one witness aboard the LAX to Cancun flight told TMZ that Blair blurted out.
- The Borat star said he was "beyond delighted" to be working on the show, The Popinjay Cavalier, with the Pulp Fiction director.
- According to TMZ, the 54-year-old actress, best known for her roles in Cruel Intentions and Legally Blonde, allegedly tried to open the plane’s door while the aircraft was in flight.