After being arrested earlier this week on assault allegations in New York, actress Selma Blair may face federal charges and jail time.
Following an alleged confrontation with two flight attendants on a Sunday Delta trip from Los Angeles to New York City, the “Cruel Intentions” actress was taken into custody.
Blair also reportedly got into fights with a registered nurse who was helping to treat her at a hospital in New York and a Port Authority officer who was aiding with her transportation after the trip.
Quick Fact
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| What Happened | Selma Blair faces two felony assault charges. |
| Current Status | Released on $20,000 bond after pleading not guilty. |
| Charges | Two felony assault charges and a notice concerning potential federal charges. |
| Health Conditions | Multiple sclerosis (MS) and dystonia. |
| Previous Incident | Involved in an in flight incident in June 2016. |
| Next Court Date | January 19, year to be confirmed. |
After appearing in court on Monday and entering a not guilty plea to two felony assault charges, which carry a maximum sentence of seven years in prison, the actress is now out on a $20,000 bail.
According to a person acquainted with the federal summons, Blair received a violation notice on Monday informing her that she is being charged with assaults within the United States’ special marine and territorial jurisdiction in addition to the assault accusations.
Blair’s lawyer stated that this is the actress’s first arrest at her court appearance on Monday.
Blair’s MS and Neurological Conditions
The attorney stated that Blair’s multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis and other conditions “greatly impact her neurological system,” and that Blair neglected to take her medication while abroad.
MS is a chronic, often unanticipated disease of the central nervous system that can affect balance, vision, and muscle function. Blair revealed her illness to the world in 2018.
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, dystonia is a neurological disorder that “causes muscles to move or tighten on their own, out of a person’s control.” Blair has also previously claimed to have dystonia.
Blair’s Past In Flight Incident and Apology
In a later statement to Vanity Fair, Blair expressed regret and acknowledged that she was intoxicated at the time of the event.I made a serious error yesterday. She claimed at the time, “I mixed alcohol with medication after a wonderful trip with my son and his father, and that caused me to black out and led me to say and do things that I deeply regret.”
