Actress Selma Blair has been issued a summons for assault following an alleged disturbance on a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York. Federal law enforcement officials confirmed that the 54-year-old performer is required to appear at a petty violation court in Brooklyn, though a specific date has not yet been scheduled. According to on Monday, a federal law enforcement source, Blair had been issued a summons for a charge of assault within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the US.
The incident took place around 23:00 local time on Sunday aboard Flight 938. According to reports from the New York Port Authority, airport personnel responded to calls regarding a passenger described as physically abusive. Two flight attendants sustained injuries during the encounter, and one required transport to a hospital for medical treatment.
Following the altercation, the actress was arrested and taken to a hospital for evaluation. Her representative stated that she had experienced a medical emergency, which led to the behavior reported by crew members. The publicist confirmed that Blair received immediate care upon landing and remains in stable condition. According to US media, At the time that the actress was screaming uncontrollably and that nurses had to prop her up with a pillow and give her oxygen to calm down.
While Delta Air Lines declined to detail the event, they emphasized a zero-tolerance policy regarding unruly behavior to ensure passenger and crew safety. CBS News reported that air traffic control audio included the pilot requesting medical assistance for the cabin, noting a bloody nose and bite marks among the crew members involved. The airline confirmed there was no operational disruption to the flight schedule.
Blair, known for her roles in Legally Blonde, Hellboy, and Cruel Intentions, has previously spoken about her health journey. She received a multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 2018, which led her to step back from her acting career before announcing she was in remission in 2021. Telling years later that she blamed the disease for taking “my career down” because “I had to stop working”, blair largely retreated from film work amid her 2018 multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis.
This is not the first time the actress has faced scrutiny over in-flight conduct. In 2016, she was involved in a similar incident after a drunken outburst on a flight traveling from Mexico to Los Angeles. During that event, she was reportedly restrained by two nurses and subsequently hospitalized. I am a flawed human being who makes mistakes and am filled with shame over this incident. According to i am truly very sorry,” she, At the time.
Following the 2016 incident, Blair publicly apologized, stating she had accidentally mixed medication with alcohol, causing her to lose consciousness and act in ways she deeply regretted. She described the experience as a significant mistake and expressed deep shame regarding her actions at the time.
