Selma Blair Faces Assault Summons After Flight Incident

Actress Selma Blair was issued an assault summons after an alleged incident on a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York, where officials said flight attendants were injured and Blair was taken for medical care after the plane arrived at John F Kennedy International Airport.

The New York Port Authority said airport officials responded to a Sunday call about "a physically abusive passenger" on the flight. Two flight attendants were hurt and one was taken to hospital, according to the agency.

A federal law enforcement source told the BBC that Blair, 54, received a summons for assault within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the US. The source said she must appear at petty violation court in Brooklyn, New York City, although no date was set.

The incident occurred around 23:00 local time on Delta Airlines Flight 938. CBS News, the BBC's US media partner, reported that the flight crew allegedly restrained Blair and that air traffic control audio included a request for medical personnel.

CBS News reported that the pilot requested medical assistance after describing a "bloody nose as well as some bite marks" in the audio obtained from air traffic control.

Blair's publicist said the actress had experienced a medical emergency connected to the alleged conduct and received treatment after landing.

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

The publicist also provided an update on Blair's condition after the incident.

"Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition," said Blair's publicist.

Delta Air Lines said law enforcement responded when the aircraft arrived at John F Kennedy International Airport and that the flight schedule was not affected by the incident.

"Delta has zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behavior, as the safety of our customers and crew always comes first," said Delta Air Lines.

Blair became less active in film work after her 2018 multiple sclerosis diagnosis. She later told the BBC that she felt the illness affected her career.

"my career down" said Selma Blair.

Blair also previously told the BBC "I had to stop working" in reference to the impact of her multiple sclerosis diagnosis.

In a public apology after the incident, Blair said she had mixed medication with alcohol and described the event as a mistake that caused her to lose awareness of her actions.

"made a big mistake" said Selma Blair.

"black out" said Selma Blair.

"say and do things that I deeply regret" said Selma Blair.

Blair expressed remorse in her statement following the incident.

"I am a flawed human being who makes mistakes and am filled with shame over this incident. I am truly very sorry," said Selma Blair.