Key Takeaways
- Selma Blair, 54, was arrested after flight attendants reported a physically abusive passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight.
- Blair was accused of kicking a police officer and a nurse during her arrest and hospital visit.
- She was released on bond after an arraignment hearing in New York City.
Actress Selma Blair, known for her roles in 'Cruel Intentions' and 'Hellboy', has been arrested after flight attendants reported a 'physically abusive passenger' on a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York.
The incident occurred on Sunday evening, with two flight attendants reporting injuries. One of them was taken to a hospital, according to a statement from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s police department.
Blair was taken into custody at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport and later transported to a hospital for evaluation. She was released on bond after an arraignment hearing in the New York City borough of Queens on Monday.
During the arraignment, Blair was accused of kicking a police officer involved in her arrest and a nurse at the hospital where she was taken afterward.
A representative for Blair stated that she had suffered a medical emergency during the flight, leading to the alleged conduct. Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition.
Blair has spoken publicly about her battle with multiple sclerosis, which was diagnosed in 2018.
Delta Air Lines issued a statement, emphasizing its zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behavior, stating, 'The safety of our customers and crew always comes first.'
