Selma Blair’s team has addressed the recent incident that led to the actor’s arrest during a flight on October 11. In a statement to CBC News, Blair’s representative highlighted the reliance on a police statement and an old news headline for the public’s understanding of the situation since Sunday night.
The actor faced accusations of injuring two flight attendants on a flight from Los Angeles to New York. Additionally, she was charged with assaulting a police officer and a nurse following her arrival at the hospital.
Blair, who appeared in court on October 12 and pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree assault, was later released on bail. Her representative emphasized that Blair experienced a medical emergency during the flight and had no intention of causing harm to anyone.
According to her attorney, Shawn Barnes, Blair, who battles multiple sclerosis, had missed crucial doses of medication that control severe neurological symptoms due to a heavy workload and a head injury sustained during the flight. These factors, combined with the altitude, led to a state of severe confusion and disorientation for the actor.
The statement from Blair’s representative also clarified misconceptions about her medical condition and emphasized her ongoing advocacy work for disability rights and the multiple sclerosis community. The representative urged a comprehensive consideration of all facts before passing judgment on the situation, both in legal proceedings and public perception.