Actress Selma Blair arraigned following arrest for incident related to flight from LAX to JFK: news

Actress Selma Blair Arraigned Following Arrest After LAX to JFK Flight Disturbance

Actress Selma Blair was arrested and arraigned in court following an in-flight disturbance on a cross-country flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York.

Key Details of the Mid-Flight Incident

Law enforcement authorities reported that the incident occurred aboard a commercial flight bound for New York late Sunday night. During the journey, Blair allegedly became disruptive and physically abusive toward crew members, injuring two flight attendants who attempted to manage the situation. Crew members placed her in restraints before the plane safely landed at JFK Airport, where Port Authority police and federal officials were waiting to take her into custody.

Arraignment and Legal Charges

Following her apprehension at JFK, Blair was taken for evaluation and subsequently faced formal charges:

• State Charges: She was arraigned in Queens Criminal Court on two counts of second-degree assault. Authorities also reported confrontations involving a responding officer and medical personnel following her removal from the aircraft.

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• Federal Jurisdiction: Federal authorities reviewed the incident regarding potential violations under maritime and territorial jurisdiction regulations governing commercial airliners.

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Defense Statement

During the court proceedings, Blair’s legal defense stated that the actress did not act with malicious intent. Her defense attorney noted that exhaustion from an intense work schedule, combined with an accidental head impact sustained during the flight and changes in cabin pressure, contributed to an episode of severe disorientation and medical confusion.

Legal proceedings and official reviews by aviation authorities remain ongoing.