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Selma Blair gave insight into her mindset in odd Instagram exchange ahead of in-flight biting incident

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Zenna, J. (2026, October 13). Selma Blair gave insight into her mindset in odd Instagram exchange ahead of in-flight biting incident. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/13/celebrity-news/selma-blair-gave-insight-into-her-mindset-in-odd-instagram-exchange-ahead-of-in-flight-biting-incident/

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Selma Blair engaged in a perplexing exchange with fans on Instagram before an incident on a New York-bound flight where she allegedly bit and assaulted others. The actress was put in restraints during the flight, arrested upon landing, and charged with two counts of second-degree assault, facing up to seven years in prison if convicted. Her defense team claims her actions were due to missing medication for multiple sclerosis and hitting her head.

Written by AI on 2026-10-13, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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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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Prior to the New York-bound flight Sunday, the actress “liked” a fan’s comment, which read, “I’m so happy you [sic] feeling great and doing great and making new memories!” asserted

you → bind → memories

However, Blair responded, “I’m. asserted

I → respond → ?

I’m sad. asserted

I → ’m → ?

I’m grateful. asserted

I → ’m → ?

I hope. asserted

I → hope → ?

Per 911 audio, a pilot called for medical assistance and law enforcement to be on hand when the plane landed to help with an “abusive” passenger. asserted

plane → call → passenger

The pilot reported that some injuries on board included “a bloody nose and some bite marks.” asserted

injuries → report → nose

Blair was reportedly put in restraints on the plane and arrested upon landing. uncertain

Blair → put → landing

While in the ambulance en route to the hospital, she allegedly repeatedly kicked a Port Authority police officer in the head. uncertain

she → kick → head

Once at the hospital, the “Cruel Intentions” star allegedly assaulted a nurse, who has pressed charges. uncertain

who → assault → charges

Blair’s rep told Page Six that “Selma experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct. asserted

that → tell → conduct

Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition.” asserted

she → receive → condition

On Monday night, Blair entered a not guilty plea after being charged with two counts of second-degree assault. asserted

Blair → enter → assault

She is facing two to seven years behind bars if convicted. asserted

She → face → bars

Blair is represented by defense attorneys Shawn Barnes and Joshua Reitzas, who argued their client had missed her medication prescribed to treat her multiple sclerosis and had also fallen and hit her head. asserted

client → represent → head

“This was not an intentional assault,” Barnes said in court. asserted

Barnes → say → court

Blair was released on bail and her case was adjourned until Jan. 19, 2027. asserted

case → release → Jan.

Conversation Your voice matters. asserted

voice → matter → Conversation

Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted

Discussions → moderate → civility

Selma Blair gave insight into her mindset in odd Instagram exchange ahead of in-flight biting incident

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