Selma Blair arrested after allegedly assaulting flight attendants
Actor Selma Blair was arrested and hospitalized following an alleged mid-air assault on two flight attendants during a Delta Airlines flight. Reports indicate she attempted to open the plane door and physically attacked crew members, leading to an FBI investigation.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the increasing frequency of unruly passenger behavior and the legal consequences of mid-air disturbances.
Selma Blair was arrested and hospitalised after she allegedly assaulted two flight attendants. Photo / Getty Images
US actor Selma Blair has been arrested and taken to hospital after allegedly attacking two flight attendants mid-air.
Authorities said the assault happened during a Delta Airlines flight from Los Angeles to New York. According to the New York Port Authority, two flight attendants were hurt, and one was taken to hospital.
The Cruel Intentions actor has been arrested and also taken to hospital.
Her publicist told the BBC that the 54-year-old actor “experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct”.
“Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition,” the publicist added.
CBS News reported that Blair had to be restrained during the flight.
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