Selma Blair's Attorney States In-Flight Meltdown Was Triggered by Missed Medication

Actress Selma Blair made headlines after she was arrested following an in-flight assault on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The incident occurred aboard a Delta flight traveling from Los Angeles to New York City, where Blair allegedly punched one flight attendant and bit another.

Selma Blair’s attorney said the assault was ‘not intentional’

Selma was restrained on the aircraft and taken into custody upon landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport. After being transported to a hospital for evaluation, she repeatedly kicked a Port Authority police officer in the head while en route. Upon reaching the hospital, Blair allegedly assaulted a nurse, who subsequently pressed charges.

The Legally Blonde actress faces two counts of second-degree assault, carrying a potential sentence of two to seven years behind bars if convicted. Blair entered a not guilty plea in court and became emotional. Her attorney, Shawn Barnes, stated that the in-flight assault happened because Blair had missed her prescribed medication for multiple sclerosis.