Selma Blair Faces Felony Charges After Mid-Air Outburst

Selma Blair, 54, has been arraigned on two felony counts of second-degree assault following an alleged mid-air confrontation on a Delta flight Sunday ^[1]. The actress, who was released on bail, was seen leaving a New York City courthouse swarmed by reporters after being charged with allegedly attacking a flight attendant and a Port Authority police officer ^[2].

Judge Indira Khan determined that Blair’s bail would be $20,000 in cash or a $60,000 bond, according to Page Six ^[1]. The incident reportedly left pilots requesting medical assistance upon landing, prompting an emergency response.

Blair’s lawyer, Shawn Barnes, told the court the episode was not an intentional assault. According to Barnes, Blair had missed multiple doses of a powerful medication used to manage severe neurological symptoms ^[1]. She had just finished a long workday on set and was reportedly injured during the flight when she fell and hit her head ^[2].

Barnes argued that the combination of missed medication, exhaustion, and altitude contributed to a state of 'severe confusion and disorientation' during the incident ^[1]. The Daily Mail has reached out to Blair’s representatives for comment but has not yet received a response.

The incident occurred on a Delta flight, though details about the route or exact time remain unconfirmed. No injuries to crew or passengers have been reported, though the flight crew’s distress was noted in reports ^[1].

Blair, known for her roles in 'Legally Blonde' and 'Cruel Intentions', has previously spoken publicly about her health struggles, including her diagnosis with multiple sclerosis ^[2]. Her legal team has not disputed the events but is framing them as a result of medical factors, not criminal intent.