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Actor Selma Blair arrested at New York airport after assault charges over Delta flight

Actor Selma Blair was arrested at JFK after a Delta flight from Los Angeles and faces two second-degree assault charges in Queens, to which she pleaded not guilty; a federal summons covers the in-flight allegations.

Since 12 OctoberLast change: 12 October

What changed

Federal summons over the Delta flight assaults is expected to proceed in federal court in Brooklyn, per a 14 October report

The Arrest

Port Authority police detained Selma Blair at John F. Kennedy International Airport late on 11 October after flight attendants on Delta Flight 938 from Los Angeles reported a physically abusive passenger. Two flight attendants were reportedly injured, and Blair was taken to hospital for evaluation.

The Charges

In Queens she is charged with two counts of second-degree assault: kicking a police officer during transport to the hospital and a nurse after arrival. She pleaded not guilty on 12 October. A judge set bail at $20,000 cash or a $60,000 bond, and she was released.

Federal Track

A federal summons has been issued over the alleged assaults aboard the aircraft, and a report of 14 October says the case is expected to proceed in federal court in Brooklyn. Blair is due back in the Queens court on 19 January 2027, and the test is whether federal prosecutors in Brooklyn file a formal charge.

19 January 2027
Blair due back in Queens court

Who’s who

Selma Blair
Actor facing assault charges
Pleaded not guilty on 12 October to two counts of second-degree assault in Queens and was released after paying $20,000 in cash bail.
Port Authority police
Airport law enforcement agency
Detained and arrested Blair at JFK after flight attendants reported an abusive passenger.
FBI
Federal law enforcement agency
Has separately issued a summons over the alleged in-flight assaults, with no federal charge reported yet.
Delta Air Lines
Airline operating the flight from Los Angeles
Its flight attendants reported the abusive passenger on the Los Angeles to New York flight.

Open questions

Will the FBI summons over the in-flight allegations lead to a federal charge?

Timeline

12 OctoberThread opened
12 October
Selma Blair pleads not guilty to two assault counts in Queens
Blair pleaded not guilty on 12 October to two counts of second-degree assault in Queens, covering alleged attacks on a police officer and a nurse. A judge set bail at $20,000 cash or a $60,000 bond, and the FBI separately issued a summons over the in-flight allegations.
Sources: apnews.com, cbsnews.com, nbcnews.com

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