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Selma BlairHer lawyers have claimed that she experienced a medical emergency in the air that led to the explosion on the Delta flight to JFK Airport. Her condition reportedly worsened due to missed medication, a recent fall and exhaustion.
Selma Blair’s lawyers cite missed medication for multiple sclerosis, recent decline and exhaustion after her arrest
According to reports, Blair tried to force open the door of the plane during the flight. After this she clashed with the airline staff. One attendant was reportedly punched, while another was reportedly bitten. Both attendants were given medical aid after the plane landed.
Blair appeared in a New York court on Monday, October 12, after being charged with two counts of second-degree assault. Her attorneys, Shawn Barnes and Joshua Ritzas, argued that several factors may have contributed to her alleged behavior.
according to page sixBarnes said the actress had forgotten to take several multiple sclerosis medications. She also claimed that Blair had recently fallen and hit her head. Blair reportedly had a grueling work schedule and was traveling from Los Angeles to New York.
“These factors combined with altitude resulted in severe confusion and disorientation,” Barnes said.
He further said, “This was not a deliberate attack.”
Reitzes asked the judge to consider Blair’s professional accomplishments, calling his client the “gold standard.” However, Judge Indira Khan responded, “Ms. Blair should not receive special treatment because she is a celebrity.”
The judge set bail at $20,000 cash, $60,000 bond or $60,000 partially secured bond. Blair pleaded innocent and was released on bail. His case was adjourned till January 19, 2027.
E! news It was reported that Blair allegedly kicked a Port Authority police officer while being carried on a stretcher after the plane landed. The document states: “While (the officer) was securing the defendant on the stretcher, the defendant removed his leg from the stretcher straps and kicked the (officer) repeatedly in the face, neck and chest.”
The FBI and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the flight incident. The allegations could not be proved in the court.