Key facts
- Selma Blair, 54, was arrested Sunday at JFK Airport after a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles.
US actress Selma Blair arrested after attacking flight attendants
IN SHORT
Actress Selma Blair was arrested late Sunday after allegedly attacking two flight attendants on a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York. Authorities said the 54-year-old was taken into custody at JFK Airport and transported to the hospital for evaluation. Her publicist stated she experienced a medical emergency that led to the conduct.
Key Numbers
54Selma Blair's age
2flight attendants injured
11:00 a.m.time of arrest
Who's Involved
Selma Blair
actress arrested for alleged assault on flight attendants
Delta Air Lines
airline on which the incident occurred
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
authority that responded to the incident
FBI
agency investigating the incident
↳ Why This Matters
The incident raises questions about passenger conduct, airline safety protocols, and the potential legal ramifications for public figures involved in such altercations. It also highlights the challenges faced by flight crews in managing disruptive passengers.