Selma Blair’s representatives have addressed the recent incident that led to the actor’s arrest during a flight to New York on October 11. In a statement to CBC News, Blair’s team highlighted the reliance on a police statement and an old headline for the public narrative surrounding the event.
Following allegations of injuring two flight attendants and subsequent charges of assaulting a police officer and a nurse, Blair appeared in court on October 12 and entered a plea of not guilty to two counts of second-degree assault. Her representatives emphasized that the incident stemmed from a medical emergency during the flight and clarified that Blair had no intention to cause harm to anyone.
During the arrest, Blair was reported to have kicked the officer and nurse, causing significant pain and swelling. Her lawyer explained that the actions were not deliberate, attributing them to the effects of missing doses of essential medication for her multiple sclerosis, a condition she has been openly advocating for since being diagnosed in 2018.
The statement further addressed misconceptions about Blair’s health status, emphasizing her ongoing struggles with pain and pseudobulbar affect, a condition related to her MS. It noted the seizure of her service dog and highlighted her continuous advocacy efforts for disability rights and other communities.
Despite Blair’s recent low profile in Hollywood, she has been active in various projects, including an appearance on “Dancing With the Stars” in 2022 and an upcoming role in the supernatural thriller “Silent.” Her representatives urged a comprehensive evaluation of the facts before passing judgment on the incident, underscoring the complexity of the situation beyond what has been widely reported.