Actress Selma Blair arrested after allegedly biting flight attendant, being restrained on flight from LAX to JFK, source says
Actress Selma Blair was arrested after allegedly biting a flight attendant aboard a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York’s JFK airport on Sunday night.
Her attorney said Blair had a medical emergency that led to the alleged behavior. The attorney did not provide details; Blair has previously spoken publicly about having multiple sclerosis.
The pilot requested medical staff, according to air traffic control audio. Port Authority Police and the FBI responded, and the FBI said it was examining a potential assault.
A federal law enforcement source said the FBI also issued Blair a summons over alleged assaults within U.S. special maritime and territorial jurisdiction. Delta said it does not tolerate unruly or unlawful conduct and puts the safety of passengers and crew first.
Key points
- Blair’s attorney said a medical emergency preceded the alleged conduct but did not describe it.
- She was released from hospital and taken to booking on two state assault counts.
- The FBI issued a separate summons and is reviewing a potential in-flight assault.