Selma Blair ‘did not intend to harm anyone’ during airplane incident, representatives say
Summary
Actor Selma Blair was arrested after a flight from Los Angeles to New York for allegedly hitting crew members, a police officer, and a nurse. Her representatives said she had a medical emergency linked to her multiple sclerosis and did not mean to harm anyone.Key Facts
- Selma Blair was arrested after a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York for allegedly attacking flight attendants, a police officer, and a nurse.
- Blair’s representatives said the incident was a medical emergency related to her multiple sclerosis (MS) and a condition called pseudobulbar affect.
- The statement said Blair did not try to open the airplane door or intend to harm anyone.
- Blair travels with a service dog, which authorities took from her during the incident.
- She pleaded not guilty to assault charges and was released on bail, with a court date set for January.
- Media reports highlighted a past 2016 flight incident where Blair acted out after mixing alcohol and medication.
- Blair’s team criticized some media coverage as unfair and based on limited facts.
- The FBI reportedly also charged Blair federally with assault related to the flight incident.
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