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Selma Blair's Defense: Medical Emergency, Not Assault
19 Oct
Summary
- Selma Blair's attorneys argue a recent flight incident was a medical emergency.
- They claim missed medication and a head injury caused the event.
- Blair pleaded not guilty to assault charges and has a future court date.
The legal defense for actress Selma Blair is presenting her recent mid-flight incident as a medical emergency, not a criminal assault. Her attorneys, Shawn Barnes and Joshua Reitzas, informed the court that Blair had missed prescribed medication doses and suffered a head injury after falling on the plane. They argued that this situation was an "isolated incident" and not reflective of her character.
Blair was arrested on October 11, 2026, following allegations of assaulting flight attendants and a police officer, and later a nurse. She has pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree assault. Bail was set at $20,000 cash or a $60,000 bond, and she has since been released. An order of protection was issued for the nurse.
Her legal representatives stressed that Blair is not a flight risk and has no prior involvement with the criminal justice system. Her next court date is set for January 19, 2027, indicating the legal process is ongoing.
