
NEW YORK, 13 October, 2026 (Nosheen): American actor Selma Blair was taken into custody on Sunday night following an alleged altercation involving crew members aboard a domestic flight arriving in New York City, according to media reports. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed that authorities responded to a report of a physically abusive passenger aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles. Police intervened at around 11 p.m. local time after the aircraft landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Authorities identified the suspect as Blair, 54, and said she was taken into custody and transported to a hospital for medical evaluation. According to officials, two flight attendants sustained injuries during the incident, while one crew member required hospital treatment for further assessment. Celebrity news outlet TMZ also reported allegations that Blair kicked a Port Authority police officer in the head while being taken to the hospital and assaulted a nurse after arriving at the medical facility. A representative for the actor told TMZ that a sudden medical emergency had triggered the episode and that Blair received medical attention upon arrival. Blair was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018 and has reportedly been in remission since 2021 following chemotherapy and other treatments. However, she continues to experience fatigue and other lasting effects associated with the condition. The circumstances surrounding the incident have not been fully established, and the reported allegations remain subject to further investigation.