Selma Blair ‘Did Not Intend to Hurt Anyone’ on Delta Flight
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Key Points:
- Selma Blair was charged with two counts of second-degree assault following an incident on a Delta flight from LAX to JFK, where she allegedly attacked two flight attendants and attempted to open the aircraft doors mid-flight.
- Blair was arrested at JFK Airport on October 12, arraigned the next day, and released on $20,000 bail; she also allegedly kicked a police officer and nurse after landing, with the nurse obtaining a temporary restraining order against her.
- Blair’s representatives stated she experienced a medical emergency linked to her multiple sclerosis and pseudobulbar affect during the flight, causing confusion and disorientation, and denied any intent to harm.
- Her attorney explained that Blair was overworked and hit her head on a bulkhead, contributing to her state during the incident, and highlighted that her service dog was taken away by authorities.
- Blair’s team urged the public and legal system to consider all facts before making judgments, emphasizing that the situation is more complex than initially reported.
