Actress Selma Blair was arrested after allegedly biting a flight attendant during a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York. The incident, which occurred late Sunday night, resulted in injuries to two flight attendants, one of whom required hospitalization. Blair’s attorney attributed her behavior to a “medical emergency,” noting her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis. Upon landing, Blair received medical attention and was later taken to Jamaica Hospital for evaluation. During transport, she reportedly kicked a police officer and assaulted a nurse. Blair was subsequently arraigned on assault charges, with bail set at $20,000 cash or $60,000 bond. The FBI is investigating the incident as a potential assault under federal jurisdiction. Blair, who was traveling with her service dog, has previously spoken about the challenges of traveling with her condition and has a history of biting incidents detailed in her memoir. Delta Air Lines maintains a zero-tolerance policy for unruly behavior.
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Selma Blair arrested after allegedly biting flight attendant
