Blair’s Team Cites Medical Crisis After JFK Arrest, Denies Aircraft Door Attempt
Selma Blair’s representative issued a statement on October 16, 2026, clarifying that the actress experienced a medical emergency during a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York. The statement denied reports that Blair attempted to open the aircraft door and emphasized that she did not intend to harm anyone. Blair, who has multiple sclerosis, was arrested on October 11 after allegedly assaulting flight attendants, a police officer, and a nurse. She pleaded not guilty to two assault charges on October 12 and was released on $20,000 bail. Her legal team attributes the incident to missed medication, exhaustion, and a head injury, while prosecutors describe intentional violence. The FBI is also investigating the incident for potential federal charges.
