Selma Blair Faces Assault Charges Following Incident on Delta Flight

<p>Selma Blair's boyfriend, Andy Kiernan, requested compassion for the actress after her arrest and assault charges stemming from an alleged incident aboard a Delta flight to New York. Kiernan shared an Instagram story on Monday asking followers to "pray for Selma," stating, "She has a good heart. She hasn't yet got the help she needs. Pray that she does."</p><p>Kiernan also mentioned Blair's 15-year-old son, Arthur Saint Bleick, whom she co-parents with fashion designer Jason Bleick. It is unclear when Kiernan and Blair began dating, but she went public with him in 2024, according to photos published by the Daily Mail.</p><p>Blair, 54, was arraigned on two counts of second-degree assault following alleged attacks on a Port Authority police officer and a nurse after her arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport from Los Angeles. Police responded to a call about a "physically abusive passenger" aboard Delta Flight 938.</p><p>Judge Indira Khan set bail at $20,000 cash/$60,000 bond/$60,000 partially secured bond, with Blair expected back in court in January 2027. Following the in-flight incident, Blair was taken into custody and transported to a hospital for evaluation. Two flight attendants reported injuries, with one requiring hospitalization.</p><p>According to an affidavit, Officer Maria Suarez was helping secure Blair on a stretcher when Blair allegedly kicked her multiple times in the face, neck, and chest. Suarez sustained swelling and pain and was treated at a hospital. Blair is also accused of kicking a nurse in the chest at the hospital.</p><p>During her court appearance, Blair's lawyer stated that she missed multiple doses of a "powerful" medication, which controls severe neurological symptoms. The attorney claimed this contributed to Blair's confusion and disorientation during the flight. Additionally, it was noted that Blair fell and hit her head during the flight.</p><p>Law enforcement officials confirmed that Blair was also served with a summons by the FBI, facing one charge of assault. The incident occurred on October 11 at approximately 11 p.m. at JFK Airport, where Port Authority police responded to a report of a physically abusive passenger on Delta Airlines flight 938.</p><p>Delta Airlines confirmed that law enforcement responded to the incident upon the flight's arrival. The airline stated, "Delta has zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behavior, as the safety of our customers and crew always comes first." Sources indicated that Blair allegedly punched one flight attendant and bit another during the flight. She was traveling with her service dog, which is now in the custody of her attorney.</p><p>A representative for Blair confirmed that she experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct and that she received immediate medical attention upon landing.</p>