Selma Blair arrested after alleged in-flight assaults
SCMP · 3 SOURCES1 day ago2 MIN
Summary
Actress Selma Blair, 54, was taken into custody late on Sunday, October 11, after a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, following allegations that she was physically abusive toward crew members and injured two flight attendants. Her representative said the incident stemmed from a medical emergency, while authorities said Blair and one flight attendant were taken to hospital for evaluation after the plane reached the gate.
Key Points
- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said police detained Blair when the aircraft was parked at the gate at JFK Airport late on Sunday night.
- Two flight attendants reported injuries; one was allegedly bitten and another was left bleeding or otherwise wounded, with at least one crew member treated in hospital.
- Federal authorities issued Blair a summons over alleged assaults aboard an aircraft, with the matter set to proceed through petty violations court in federal court in Brooklyn
- SingTao and am730 reported additional allegations that Blair tried to open the cabin door and later kicked a police officer and a nurse during hospital evaluation.
- Blair’s representative said she experienced a medical emergency, and am730 reported her lawyer cited multiple sclerosis, missed medication, fatigue, a head impact and cabin conditions.
Why It Matters
Delta said it has zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behaviour because the safety of passengers and crew comes first, underscoring how seriously airlines treat in-flight disruptions on major routes. For Hong Kong readers, the case also draws attention to how medical episodes, crew safety and criminal liability can intersect during commercial flights, even before any final court ruling.