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US actress Selma Blair arrested after allegedly attacking attendants on flight

Blair's publicist told the BBC that she "experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct".

US actress Selma Blair arrested after allegedly attacking attendants on flight

US actress Selma Blair has been arrested and hospitalized after allegedly assaulting two flight attendants on a Delta Airlines flight from Los Angeles to New York. The incident occurred on Sunday, according to authorities who responded to reports of a physically abusive passenger. Two flight attendants sustained injuries and one was taken to the hospital.

The 54-year-old actress, best known for her roles in "Legally Blonde," "Hellboy," and "Cruel Intentions," was taken into custody and transported to the hospital. The FBI is investigating the incident. Blair's publicist stated that she experienced a medical emergency, including a bloody nose and bite marks, which led to the alleged conduct.

She is currently in stable condition. The FBI confirmed they are investigating a potential assault on the flight but declined further comment. Delta Airlines stated that law enforcement responded upon landing and there was no operational impact due to the incident. The airline has a zero-tolerance policy for unruly or unlawful behavior.

Blair, who has been largely inactive in film work due to her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, previously apologized for a similar incident in 2016 where she was subdued by nurses after a drunken outburst.

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