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Selma Blair was off meds, in state of ‘severe confusion and disorientation’ during midair meltdown: lawyer

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Hussain, Z., & Suriel, F. (2026, October 13). Selma Blair was off meds, in state of ‘severe confusion and disorientation’ during midair meltdown: lawyer. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/12/us-news/selma-blair-was-off-meds-confused-during-midair-meltdown-lawyer/

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Selma Blair's lawyer claimed that she missed doses of a powerful medication and hit her head before experiencing a violent outburst on a Delta Airlines flight from Los Angeles to JFK. During the incident, Blair allegedly assaulted two flight attendants and kicked a police officer in the head while being taken off the plane for medical evaluation. Her attorney argued that Blair’s actions were not intentional due to confusion and disorientation caused by missing her medication and hitting her head during the flight. Blair was arraigned on Monday evening and released on $20,000 cash bail and a $60,000 bond, with an order to stay away from the nurse she allegedly attacked.

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On October 11, Selma Blair was arrested after allegedly assaulting two flight attendants and kicking a Port Authority officer on a Delta Airlines flight from Los Angeles to New York City. The incident occurred at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, where Blair also reportedly tried to open the plane's door mid-flight before being taken into custody by local police. One of the flight attendants was hospitalized for evaluation along with Blair herself. The FBI is investigating the case under federal jurisdiction for assaults within special maritime and territorial areas. Blair pleaded not guilty on October 12, facing two counts of assault; she was released on bond and due back in court in January. Her representatives claim it was a medical emergency and that Blair did not intend to harm anyone.

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Actress Selma Blair missed multiple doses of a “powerful” medication and hit her head before a wild midair meltdown on Sunday night aboard a JFK-bound flight, her lawyers claimed. asserted

lawyers → miss → flight

The “Cruel Intentions” star was arraigned in Queens Criminal Court on Monday evening on two assault charges for allegedly repeatedly kicking a cop in the head and attacking a nurse as she was taken to a hospital after the violent outburst on a Delta Airlines plane. uncertain

she → arraign → plane

“This was not an intentional assault,” Blair’s attorney, Shawn Barnes, said at the actress’ arraignment, addressing allegations she slugged one flight attendant and bit another. asserted

she → say → another

The defense attorney said Blair hopped on the flight from Los Angeles after a heavy workload. asserted

Blair → say → workload

“Ms. Blair boarded this flight after being on set and working extensive hours and exhaustive hours in the days leading up to this flight,” he added. asserted

he → board → flight

“Additionally, at one point, during the flight, there was an incident where Miss Blair actually fell and hit her head,” Barnes said. asserted

Barnes → be → head

“These factors, coupled with the altitude, resulted in a state of severe confusion and disorientation,” Barnes said. asserted

Barnes → couple → confusion

Judge Indira Kahn set Blair’s bail at $20,000 cash and $60,000 bond during the hearing. asserted

Kahn → set → hearing

The actress posted the cash bail and was tight-lipped as she limped out of court. asserted

she → post → court

She was also ordered to stay away from the nurse she allegedly forcefully kicked in the chest after she broke out of her restraints en route to the Jamaica Hospital during the hearing. uncertain

she → order → hearing

Blair, whose film credits also include “Legally Blonde” and “Hellboy,” is also set to be hit with at least one federal violation for “assault committed within special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States,’’ sources said. asserted

sources → include → States

The actress faces two to seven years behind bars if convicted of the two state-level assault charges. asserted

actress → face → charges

Selma Blair was off meds, in state of ‘severe confusion and disorientation’ during midair meltdown: lawyer

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