Actor Selma Blair taken into custody by police responding to physically abusive passenger on plane
Actor Selma Blair was taken into police custody following a flight from Los Angeles to New York for allegedly being physically abusive and injuring two flight attendants. Authorities reported this on Monday. Blair, 54, was detained at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport on Sunday night. Both Blair and one of the flight attendants were taken to a hospital for evaluation, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
The FBI is investigating the incident. Blair’s representative stated that she experienced a medical emergency, leading to the alleged conduct. Known for roles in films such as "Cruel Intentions," "Legally Blonde," and "Hellboy," Blair has been an advocate for disability rights since being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018.
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