Actress Selma Blair arrested after incident on Delta flight

Summarised from 6 outlets · 11 reports · Updated 12 Oct, 20:38 · Archive

Actress Selma Blair, 54, was arrested after an incident on a Delta Airlines flight from Los Angeles to New York on Sunday night.

Actress Selma Blair, 54, was arrested on Sunday night after an incident aboard Delta Airlines Flight 938, which departed Los Angeles and arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York at approximately 11pm local time.

Port Authority Police Department officials confirmed they responded to a call about a physically abusive passenger. Two flight attendants were injured during the incident. One flight attendant was bitten; another sustained a laceration and a bloody nose. One flight attendant was transported to hospital for evaluation.

According to multiple outlets, the flight crew restrained Blair during the incident. Metro reports that Blair allegedly attempted to open the aircraft door while the plane was in the air. According to 911 audio obtained by outlets, the pilot requested medical personnel at the gate, noting 'a bloody nose as well as some bite marks'. The pilot also stated the disruptive passenger had 'bashed her head on the bulkhead'.

New York Post reports that while in an ambulance, Blair allegedly kicked a Port Authority Police Department officer. CBS News reports that once at Jamaica Hospital, she allegedly assaulted a nurse.

Blaire's representative stated to multiple outlets: 'Selma experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct. Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition.' New York Post describes audio of Blair screaming as she was removed from the flight.

Blaire, known for roles in Legally Blonde, Hellboy and Cruel Intentions, was taken into custody and transported to hospital. She remains in custody. The FBI is investigating a potential assault aboard the flight. Delta Airlines stated it has 'zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behavior' and confirmed the flight landed ahead of schedule with no operational impact from the incident.

How it is being reported

• US actress Selma Blair arrested after allegedly attacking attendants on flightBlair's publicist told the BBC that she "experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct" on the Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York.BBC News · 12 Oct, 20:27
• Selma Blair screamed maniacally as she was dragged off plane after alleged midair crew attack: audioTroubled actress Selma Blair was caught on disturbing audio screaming maniacally as she was dragged off a Delta Airlines flight at Kennedy Airport after a midair meltdown Sunday. “No! No!” the “Cruel Intentions “star can be heard yelling as an alarm sounds, according to a recording obtained by TMZ. “Please stop! No, no! Please don’t!...New York Post · 12 Oct, 20:24
• Actor Selma Blair taken into custody by police responding to physically abusive passenger on planeAuthorities say actor Selma Blair was taken into custody after a flight from Los Angeles to New York for being physically abusive and injuring two flight attendantsIndependent World · 12 Oct, 20:18
• Selma Blair posted on social media from plane — just moments before biting incident that left flight attendants injuredThe actress posted content on Instagram while aboard her Delta Airlines flight over the weekend.New York Post · 12 Oct, 20:16
• Actress Selma Blair arrested after allegedly biting flight attendantActress Selma Blair has been arrested after an incident on board a Delta Airlines flight from Los Angeles to John F. Kennedy International Airport Sunday night.CBS News · 12 Oct, 20:09
• ‘Abusive’ Selma Blair left flight attendants with bloody nose, bite marks, 911 dispatch audio revealsA pilot called for medical assistance and law enforcement to be on hand when the plane landed to help with an "abusive" passenger.New York Post · 12 Oct, 19:24
• Selma Blair arrested after allegedly attempting to open plane door mid-flightSelma Blair allegedly caused chaos on a flight and was arrested (Picture: Getty) Selma Blair was arrested after allegedly attacking flight attendants and trying to open the aircraft door while in the air. The Cruel Intentions star, 54, reportedly stirred up chaos on a Delta Airlines flight en…Metro · 12 Oct, 19:21
• Selma Blair arrested for allegedly slugging flight attendant, biting another on NYC-bound flight; FBI investigatingActress Selma Blair was busted on a JFK-bound Delta Airlines flight after allegedly slugging one flight attendant, biting another and trying to open the aircraft’s door midflight, TMZ reported.New York Post · 12 Oct, 19:14
• Selma Blair arrested after in-flight incidentSelma Blair, 54, was arrested Sunday in New York after allegedly attacking crew members mid-air on a Delta flight from Los Angeles.Fox News · 12 Oct, 19:13
• Delta blasts Selma Blair for ‘unruly behavior’ after mid-flight biting incidentThe actress was arrested Sunday while flying to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.New York Post · 12 Oct, 19:07
• Selma Blair arrested for biting flight attendant, trying to open plane doorOne flight attendant was taken to the hospital after the alleged incident.New York Post · 12 Oct, 18:42

In this story: Selma Blair · Delta Airlines · Los Angeles · New York · John F. Kennedy International Airport · FBI · Port Authority Police Department · Jamaica Hospital

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