What to Know About Selma Blair's Alleged Plane Incident & What's Next

What Do We Know About Selma Blair’s Alleged Plane Incident and Altercations?

Among the two flight attendants who reported injuries, one was taken to the hospital for evaluation. In audio control shared by ABC News, air traffic control can be heard saying that a flight attendant and a passenger "sustained some minor injuries—a bloody nose as well as some bite marks" and that the "disruptive passenger" may have "also bashed her head on the bulkhead or something like that."

In response, Delta told E! News in a statement Oct. 12, “Delta has zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behavior as the safety of our customers and crew always comes first."

While Blair was being transported to the hospital and secured on a stretcher, she allegedly "removed her leg from the stretcher straps" and kicked a police officer "repeatedly about the face, neck and chest," according to an affidavit obtained by E! News. The court documents note the officer suffered injuries—including swelling to the jaw as well as "substantial pain to her face, neck and chest"— and was treated at a hospital.

In addition, the affidavit states that Blair kicked a hospital nurse in the chest and "caused substantial pain."

What Has Selma Blair’s Attorney Said About the Alleged Altercation?

According to Page Six, Blair’s attorney Shawn Barnes listed several factors at the arraignment that he said had affected her, including her missing medication that’s prescribed for her battle with multiple sclerosis, working "extensive" and "exhaustive" hours in the days leading up to the flight as well as falling and hitting her head.

"These factors coupled with the altitude resulted in a state of severe confusion and disorientation," he said, per the outlet—insisting "this was not an intentional assault."

While Barnes reportedly applauded Blair’s career and called her the "gold standard," Page Six reported the judge said Blair "should not get special treatment because she is a celebrity."

Could Selma Blair Face Time in Prison?

According to CNN, prosecutors said Blair could face two to seven years in jail if she were to be convicted on the charges. 

What’s Next for Selma Blair?

Blair’s next hearing is scheduled for January 19, according to court records reviewed by E! News.

What Did Selma Blair Say About Her Previous Plane Incident?

This isn’t the first time Blair has made headlines over a plane disruption. Back in 2016, she spoke out after she was removed from a plane and taken to the hospital.

"I made a big mistake yesterday," Blair, who had been traveling back to Los Angeles after a trip to Cancun with her then 4-year-old son Arthur and her ex Jason Bleick, told Vanity Fair at the time. "After a lovely trip with my son and his Dad, I mixed alcohol with medication, and that caused me to black out and led me to say and do things that I deeply regret. My son was with his Dad asleep with his headphones on, so there is that saving grace."

"I take this very seriously, and I apologize to all of the passengers and crew that I disturbed and am thankful to all of the people who helped me in the aftermath," the Legally Blonde alum added. “I am a flawed human being who makes mistakes and am filled with shame over this incident. I am truly very sorry."

E! News has reached out to Blair's attorney for comment but has yet to hear back.