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Selma Blair released on bail after alleged incident aboard Delta flight
Actress Selma Blair has been released on bail after an alleged incident aboard a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York.
She is accused of assaulting people on the flight and later, while being taken to a hospital, a Port Authority police officer and a nurse.
The plane landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport, where officers took her into custody.
A judge set bail and ordered Blair to stay away from the nurse.
Blair faces federal assault allegations over the flight incident and two state assault charges linked to the officer and nurse.
If convicted, she could face two to seven years in prison.
Her representative said she experienced a medical emergency, and her case is scheduled to return to court on Jan.
19, 2027.
Selma Blair was released on bail after appearing in Queens Criminal Court on two second-degree assault charges linked to an alleged incident aboard a Delta flight.
A representative for Blair said she experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct and was stable after receiving medical attention.
Authorities say the incident occurred on a flight from Los Angeles to New York and involved alleged attacks on crew members and others.
Reports say Blair allegedly tried to open the aircraft door while it was in the air.
Her case was adjourned until January 19, 2027, according to Page Six.
- Who
- Selma Blair, 54, an actress, was charged. The allegations also involve flight attendants, a Port Authority police officer and a hospital nurse.
- What
- Blair was released on bail after being charged with two counts of second-degree assault. She denies no allegations in the reports.
- When
- The alleged flight incident occurred on Sunday; Blair appeared in court and was released on Monday. The articles were published on October 12 and 13, 2026.
- Where
- A Delta flight traveling from Los Angeles to New York, which landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport; the court appearance was in Queens Criminal Court.
- Why
- Blair’s representative said a medical emergency led to the alleged conduct. The reports do not state a confirmed cause.
Blair’s representative
Delta Air Lines
Aspect
Blair’s representative
Blair’s representative said a medical emergency led to the alleged conduct.
Delta Air Lines
Delta said it has zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behavior and that customer and crew safety comes first.
Blair was accused of attacking people aboard a Delta flight traveling from Los Angeles to New York.
The flight landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport, where Blair was taken into custody and transported to a hospital for evaluation.
Blair appeared before Judge Indira Khan in Queens Criminal Court and was released on bail.
Page Six reported that Blair’s case was adjourned until this date.
- Bail
- $20,000 cash; Page Six also reported $60,000 bond or partially secured bond as options
- Charges
- Two counts of second-degree assault, according to the reports
- Flight route
- Los Angeles to New York
- Airport
- John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Next court date
- January 19, 2027
What people are saying
Selma experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct. Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition.
zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behavior, as the safety of our customers and crew always comes first.
Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition.
Sources
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