Selma Blair taken into custody after being physically abusive on Delta flight, officials say
Selma Blair was taken into custody after being physically abusive on a Delta Airlines flight traveling from Los Angeles to New York City on Sunday, according to a New York Port Authority spokesperson.The “Cruel Intentions” actor, 54, was identified as the suspect by the Port Authority, which noted that she was taken to a hospital for evaluation after the flight landed at John F.Kennedy International Airport.
Two flight attendants reported injuries and one was taken to a hospital, the spokesperson said.The spokesperson did not provide any additional details about what happened onboard the aircraft but noted that the FBI was investigating the incident.The FBI confirmed it was responsible for investigating all incidents aboard aircrafts and had been contacted regarding a “potential assault aboard a flight that arrived into JFK.” “As per long-standing DOJ policy, we do not comment on ongoing investigations,” the FBI said.
The Federal Aviation Administration also said it would investigate a “passenger disturbance” on the flight.A representative for Blair confirmed to NBC News that she was taken to the hospital following the flight.
“Selma experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct,” the representative said.“Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition.”Blair’s representative did not describe the medical emergency, but Blair revealed in 2018 that she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
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