Reports have come out that actress Selma Blair was arrested following a recent flight. The actress was said to have attacked a few personnel while trying to open a plane door. Since then, the State has shared charges the star now faces.
Selma Blair Reportedly Attempted To Open A Plane Door During A Flight To John F. Kennedy International Airport
Blair is an American actress known for a variety of films. These include Cruel Intentions, Legally Blonde, and The Sweetest Thing.
Over the years, Blair has also become known for playing Liz Sherman throughout the Hellboy franchise. This has included voice-over roles, such as video games. In the world of reality television, she also was a contestant on Season 31 of Dancing with the Stars. Her time on the show helped her win a People’s Choice Award in 2022.
According to TMZ, Blair allegedly caused chaos while on a Delta Airlines flight. Reports allege that she punched out a flight attendant and bit another while trying to open a plane door during the middle of a flight.
The actress reportedly attempted to open the plane door during a flight to John F. Kennedy International Airport. This led to a confrontation with crew members.
The Actress Reportedly Attacked An Officer & A Nurse Following The Flight’s Landing
According to the outlet, audio shared that officials requested medical personnel at the gate over reports of minor injuries. This included a bloddy nose and bite marks.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey told the outlet that two flight attendants reported injuries. One was also taken to the hospital. Blair was arrested and also taken to a hospital for evaluation. The FBI was said to be investigating the incident.
A representative for the actress shared, “Selma experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct. Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition.”
A Delta spokesperson also shared, “Delta has zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behavior, as the safety of our customers and crew always comes first.” Delta also claimed that it had no record of Selma attempting to open the door mid-flight. A later update claimed that one flight attendant sustained a laceration.
According to the outlet, Blair was reportedly put in restraints and arrested when the plane landed. She also reportedly kicked a Port Authority police officer in the head. When the ambulance allegedly reached the hospital, Blair was also said to have assaulted a nurse. For the time being, the State has charged the actress with two counts of assault.
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