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Selma Blair Arrested, Attacks Flight Crew In Mid-Air
1:20 PM PT — Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … The FBI issued Selma a federal summons, which is called a violation notice. We’re told the summons charges her federally with “assault within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States.”
11:25 AM PT — TMZ has also obtained audio from an eyewitness of when Blair was exiting the plane at JFK Airport … and you can hear her screaming bloody murder as an alarm rings.
11:05 AM PT — We have more details … One of the flight attendants sustained a laceration and the other a bite. We’re told Blair was put in restraints on the plane and arrested upon landing. Law enforcement also tells TMZ when Blair was in the ambulance en route to the hospital, she repeatedly kicked a Port Authority police officer in the head.
When the ambulance reached the hospital, we’re told Blair allegedly assaulted a nurse, who has pressed charges.
The State has charged Blair with 2 counts of assault — one on a police officer and another on a nurse.
Selma Blair allegedly caused chaos aboard a Delta Airlines plane … punching one flight attendant and biting another in the middle of the flight.
We’re told the actress became physically abusive while the plane was in the air Sunday on its way to John F. Kennedy International Airport … getting into a physical confrontation with crew members.
In dispatch audio, obtained by TMZ, officials requested medical personnel at the gate after reports of minor injuries, including a bloody nose and bite marks.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey tells TMZ 2 flight attendants reported injuries and one was taken to the hospital.
Blair was arrested and taken to a hospital for evaluation, where she remains as of this post. The FBI is currently investigating the incident.
The dispatch audio notes the disruptive passenger apparently bashed her head against a bulkhead … with law enforcement waiting when the plane landed.
A rep for Selma tells TMZ … “Selma experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct. Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition.”
It’s unclear what caused the medical emergency or whether Selma could face any criminal charges.
A Delta spokesperson tells TMZ … “Delta has zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behavior, as the safety of our customers and crew always comes first.”
This isn’t Blair’s first run in on a flight. In 2016, she was removed by stretcher after an outburst on a flight.
Selma’s most recent public appearance came earlier this month at an Anti-Defamation League event in New York City.
She looked to be in good spirits on Oct. 1 at “State of the Arts: An Evening at The Jewish Museum.”
Selma is best known for her roles in “Cruel Intentions,” “Legally Blonde,” “The Sweetest Thing” and the “Hellboy” films.
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