Selma Blair Faces Assault Charges After Delta Incident
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Selma Blair, the actress known for "Legally Blonde," was arrested following an altercation on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York. The incident occurred on a Sunday, when she allegedly punched one flight attendant and bit another, while attempting to open the plane door mid‑air.
Police removed her from the aircraft and she was taken to a hospital for evaluation. On Monday evening, she appeared before Judge Indira D. Khan in Queens Criminal Court, where she was charged with two counts of second‑degree assault and posted a $20,000 bail.
Blair’s representative said she suffered a medical emergency that led to the conduct and that she is now in stable condition. The case highlights the legal consequences of in‑flight misconduct and the scrutiny faced by public figures. In 2016, Blair experienced a similar outburst on a flight, being removed on a stretcher after a
Timeline
- 2016 — Blair removed from flight after psychotic blackout
- On October 1 2023 Delta flight incident involving assault on flight attendants.
- On October 2 2023 Arrested by Port Authority police after flight altercation.
- On January 19 2027 Scheduled next court appearance for assault charges.
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