Actress Selma Blair is facing two felony assault charges following an alleged disturbance aboard a Delta Air Lines flight and subsequent incidents involving a police officer and hospital nurse in New York City. The Cruel Intentions star was arrested on October 11th and appeared in court the following day.
According to Yahoo Entertainment, Blair, 54, was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport following a flight from Los Angeles. Court documents allege she repeatedly kicked a Port Authority police officer in the face, neck and chest while being transported for medical assistance.
Blair is also accused of kicking a nurse in the chest at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center on October 12th. Both individuals reportedly experienced pain and injuries following the alleged incidents.
The actress was arraigned on October 12th, with bail set at $20,000 cash or other bond arrangements. She was released later that evening. Blair’s representative said she experienced a medical emergency during the flight, while her attorneys described the incident as uncharacteristic. The charges remain allegations.
Blair’s arrest has drawn attention to the circumstances surrounding the alleged altercation and her subsequent medical treatment. As the legal proceedings move forward, further details are expected to clarify the events leading to the charges.
