Actress Selma Blair has been arrested for a violent plane incident after she allegedly punched one flight attendant and bit another on a recent Delta Airlines flight.
The 54-year-old is accused of attacking airline staff after she tried to open the plane door in the middle of the flight, according to TMZ.
Actress Selma Blair has been arrested for an in-flight incident, allegedly attacking two crew members after trying to open the plane door mid-air. Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Sources have told the outlet that Blair’s bizarre outburst happened on a flight bound for John F Kennedy International Airport in New York.
According to 911 audio, which has been obtained by multiple US outlets, a pilot called for medical assistance and law enforcement to be on hand when the plane landed to help with an “abusive” passenger.
“Could you pass on to the folks at JFK, we’d like to have some medical personnel at the gates for a couple of [flight attendants] involved in the passenger incident,” the pilot said in the recording.
The pilot confirmed that ambulances were not needed, just medical personnel at the gate when the flight arrived.
One of the flight attendants was taken to hospital.
Sources have also said that Blair was put in restraints on the flight and arrested on landing.
Blair was reportedly put into restraints on the flight and arrested on landing. Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for ELLE
Blair allegedly repeatedly kicked a Port Authority police officer in the head when she was being transported by ambulance to the hospital.
Once at the hospital, the Cruel Intentions star allegedly assaulted a nurse, who has pressed charges.
TMZ is reporting that Blair has been charged with two counts of assault, one on a police officer and another on a nurse.
“Selma experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct. Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition,” her rep said in a statement to Page Six.
nine.com.au has also reached out to Blair’s management for comment.
The actress remains in hospital, with the FBI now investigating the in-flight incident Getty
The actress remains in hospital, with the FBI now investigating the in-flight incident.
“The FBI is responsible for investigating all assaults aboard aircraft,” a spokesperson told People.
“Yesterday, we were informed by our partners at Port Authority Police Department of a potential assault aboard a flight that arrived into JFK. As per long-standing DOJ policy, we do not comment on ongoing investigations.”