American actress Selma Blair has been arrested at John F. Kennedy in New York, following a suspected incident with stewards on a flight from Los Angeles on Sunday evening, October 11th.
According to the Associated Press, two crew members reported injuries after the incident, while one of them needed medical examination at the hospital.
The 54-year-old actress herself was taken to the hospital after being detained by police.
Blair, known for roles in the movies Cruel Intenctions, Legally Blende and Hellboy, has faced an official call from the FBI over allegations of physical assault aboard a plane.
Its representatives have claimed that the alleged behaviour was the result of a medical emergency and that the actress's condition has stabilised after treatment.
What happened during the flight?
According to the Portal Authority of New York and New Jersey, the police intervened about 11: 00 a.m. after receiving reports of a passenger suspected of exercising physical violence against the crew.
The incident occurred on the 938 flight to Delta Air Lines, who had traveled from Los Angeles International Airport to New York.
The plane had arrived at the JFK airport and was located at its location when authorities intervened.
Police identified the passenger as Selma Blair and detained him.
The Portual Authority confirmed that two crew members had reported injuries but initially did not provide complete details about the crash.
CBS Quoting sources from the law - enforcement agencies, New York reported that one of the crew had suffered a bite, while another had suffered a cut wound.
According to the same sources, the crew had been forced to intervene to bring the situation under control.
CBS also reported that the pilot had requested the presence of medical personnel after arriving at the airport.
These details remain part of authorities' reporting and claims, while full circumstances of the incident have not yet been determined by the tribunal.
FBI engaged in case
The Associated Press reported that the FBI has issued a federal call to the actress regarding allegations of physical assault on a plane.
The involvement of federal authorities relates to the fact that violent incidents aboard aircraft can be handled according to US federal legislation.
However, releasing a call does not imply that the actress has been found guilty.
The issue remains in the phase of legal procedures, and Blair enjoys presumption of innocence.
All details of the investigation or any judicial decision on the incident have not yet been made public.
Representatives Talk About Medical Emergency
After publishing the news, the actress's representatives declared that she had experienced a medical emergency during the trip.
They said this situation had influenced its behaviour and that the actress had received the necessary treatment.
Not enough medical details have been published to determine the precise nature of emergency.
Blair has earlier spoken publicly about her health challenges, including her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, which he made public in 2018.
However, there is no confirmation that this disease had anything to do with the plane incident.
Therefore, any conclusion on the medical cause of reported behavior would be premature.
Who's Selma Blair?
Selma Blair is one of the famous American film and television actors.
She gained popularity in the late 1990s with the film Cruel Intenctions, where she performed alongside Sarah Michelle Gellar, Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillips.
Then it appeared in the Legally Blende comedy, along with Reyes Witherspoon, as well as in Hellboy and Hellboy II movies: The Golden Army.
In addition to acting careers, Blair has become an important public figure in awareness of multiple sclerosis.
In 2021, the documentary Introducing, Selma Blair, discussed her experience with the disease and treatment process.
The actress has been praised for being willing to talk openly about life with a chronic illness and the challenges it brings.
What happens now?
American authorities are expected to continue reviewing the circumstances of the incident, including statements by crew members and other information gathered during the investigation.
Blair's representatives have stressed that she has received medical attention and is in stable condition.
It remains to be seen whether federal procedures will result in further charges or in any other legal decision.
For the moment, authorities have confirmed police intervention and injuries reporting, while the protection of the actress links the incident to a medical emergency.
