Selma Blair Released on Bail After Alleged Attacks on Flight Attendants, Officer and Nurse

American actress Selma Blair has been accused of assaulting two flight attendants aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York before allegedly kicking a police officer and a nurse after the aircraft landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Blair, 54, was taken into custody late on Sunday, October 11, after the flight arrived at JFK Airport, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. She was subsequently taken to a hospital for medical evaluation, while one of the flight attendants was also transported for treatment.

According to charging documents cited by the Associated Press, one of the attendants suffered a bite injury, while another sustained a cut and a bloody nose. The circumstances surrounding the reported confrontation aboard the aircraft remain under investigation.

Authorities also accused Blair of kicking a Port Authority police officer who was securing her to a stretcher during transportation to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. A nurse later alleged that Blair kicked her in the chest while she was receiving care.

Blair appeared in a Queens criminal court on Monday and pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree assault relating to the alleged incidents involving the officer and nurse. A judge set bail at $20,000 in cash or $60,000 bond, with a further hearing scheduled for January.

She also faces a separate federal allegation relating to the incident aboard the aircraft. The FBI issued a summons over the alleged in-flight assault, which is expected to be handled in federal court in Brooklyn.

Blair’s representative said the actress had experienced a medical emergency that contributed to the alleged behaviour. Her lawyer, Shawn Barnes, told the court that Blair had missed several doses of medication used to control severe neurological symptoms, had sustained a head injury during the flight and was experiencing confusion and disorientation.

The defence argued that her actions were not intentional. Blair has been living with multiple sclerosis, a chronic neurological condition, since being diagnosed in 2018. Her representatives said she received immediate medical attention and was in stable condition.

Delta Air Lines said it had zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behaviour, emphasising that passenger and crew safety remained its priority. The airline did not publicly disclose a detailed account of the incident.

The case has drawn attention because of Blair’s previous in-flight disturbance in 2016. At the time, she apologised after an incident on a flight from Cancun, Mexico, to Los Angeles, saying she had mixed alcohol with medication and experienced a blackout.

Blair is known for her roles in films including Cruel Intentions, Legally Blonde and Hellboy. In recent years, she has also become an advocate for disability rights following her multiple sclerosis diagnosis.

The latest allegations remain before the courts. Blair’s not-guilty plea means the charges have not been established, and the case will proceed through the legal process.