# Selma Blair’s medical emergency led to arrest

> Selma Blair’s representatives say she did not intend harm during airplane incident.
- Title: Selma Blair’s medical emergency led to arrest · the Guardian
- Summary: Selma Blair’s representatives say she did not intend harm during airplane incident. Selma Blair’s representatives claim she experienced a medical emergency…
- Keywords: selma blair, delta air lines, multiple sclerosis, pseudobulbar affect, service dog, medical emergency, flight attendants, police officer, nurse, jfk airport, news, world
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/film/2026/oct/17/selma-blair-airplane-incident
- Published: 2026-10-17T13:52:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: selma blair, delta air lines, multiple sclerosis, pseudobulbar affect, service dog, medical emergency, flight attendants, police officer, nurse, jfk airport, news, world
## Selma Blair leaves court
Selma Blair left court on 12 October 2026 in New York after her arraignment on charges of injuring two flight attendants during a cross-country flight.
## Representatives say medical emergency
Selma Blair’s representatives stated she experienced a medical emergency on the flight and did not intend to harm anyone.
## Blair denies door opening claim
Representatives said there was no attempt to open the airplane door during the incident, contradicting media reports.
## Blair has multiple sclerosis
Blair has multiple sclerosis, a chronic neurological disorder she was diagnosed with in 2018, and a condition called pseudobulbar affect.
## Blair travels with service dog
Blair travels with a service dog who does not leave her side, but authorities took the dog from her.
## Blair’s past incident in 2016
Blair previously apologized for an incident in 2016 where she reportedly screamed uncontrollably on a flight from Cancún, Mexico, before being removed on a stretcher.
## Blair pleads not guilty
Blair pleaded not guilty on Monday to state assault charges involving a police officer and a nurse, with a judge ordering her to stay away from them.
## Key takeaway

Selma Blair’s representatives claim she experienced a medical emergency on a flight that led to her arrest for allegedly assaulting flight attendants, police officer, and nurse.