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Selma Blair's Rep: Medical Emergency Caused Flight Incident
16 Oct
Summary
- Blair experienced a medical emergency on the flight.
- Her representative stated she did not intend to harm anyone.
- The actress pleaded not guilty to assault charges.
A representative for actress Selma Blair has issued a statement clarifying the events surrounding her Oct. 11 arrest. The spokesperson asserted that Blair experienced a medical emergency during a flight and did not intend to harm anyone aboard the Delta Airlines plane.
The statement directly refutes public speculation, emphasizing that Blair has multiple sclerosis, diagnosed publicly in 2018, and also suffers from pseudobulbar affect, a neurological condition linked to MS. This condition can significantly impact how medical episodes present.
Blair pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree assault after her arrest at JFK Airport. Her team highlighted that her diagnosis and the effects of her condition were misunderstood, leading to her service dog being taken by authorities.
Despite these events, Blair is reportedly continuing with her professional commitments. She is expected to appear at 90s Con in Hartford, Connecticut, from Oct. 16-18. Her spokesperson indicated that there is more to the story than has been reported and urged against rushing to judgment.
