Selma Blair exits Queens Criminal Court
The actress was arrested Sunday after allegedly attacking crew members on board a Delta flight into New York City. (Credit: Rashid Umar Abbasi for Fox News)
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Selma Blair’s on-again, off-again boyfriend pleaded for compassion after the actress’ arrest and subsequent assault charges following an alleged mid-air incident aboard a Delta flight to New York.
Andy Kiernan asked social media followers to “pray for Selma,” in an Instagram story shared Monday.
“She has a good heart,” he wrote. “She hasn’t yet got the help she needs. Pray that she does.”
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Selma Blair was arrested Sunday and arraigned Monday in a New York court. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News via Pool)
He added, “She’s a human being like the rest of us. Pray for Arthur too.”
Kiernan was referring to Blair’s 15-year-old son, Arthur Saint Bleick, who she co-parents with fashion designer Jason Bleick.
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It’s unclear when the pair began dating and if they’re currently in a relationship. The actress went public with Kiernan in 2024, according to photos published by the Daily Mail.
Selma Blair’s on-off boyfriend, Andy Kiernan, asked followers to “pray” for the actress after the “Cruel Intentions” star’s arrest and assault charges. (Andy Kiernan/Instagram)
The “Cruel Intentions” actress was spotted with Kiernan at the US Open in 2024. (Gotham)
Kiernan and Blair’s representatives did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Blair, 54, was arraigned Monday on two counts of second-degree assault stemming from alleged attacks on a Port Authority police officer and a nurse following her arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport from Los Angeles. Police had responded to a call about a “physically abusive passenger” aboard Delta Flight 938.
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Judge Indira Khan set bail at $20,000 cash/$60,000 bond/$60,000 partially secured bond. She’s expected in court in January 2027.
The “Hellboy” actress was taken into custody at JFK and transported to a hospital for evaluation following the in-flight incident. Two flight attendants reported injuries, and one was taken to a hospital, according to officials.
Police officer Maria Suarez was helping secure Blair on a stretcher at approximately 11:50 p.m. ET when Blair allegedly “removed her leg from the stretcher straps and kicked Officer Suarez repeatedly about the face, neck and chest,” according to an affidavit.
Suarez suffered swelling to her jaw and “substantial pain to her face, neck and chest,” and was then treated at a Queens-area hospital, according to the filing. Blair is also accused of kicking a nurse in the chest at a Queens hospital.
Selma Blair appeared in Queens Criminal Court Monday. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News via Pool)
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During her court appearance in Queens on Monday, Blair’s lawyer claimed the actress missed multiple doses of a “powerful” medication, The New York Post reported.
“This was not an intentional assault,” the outlet noted that her attorney, Shawn Barnes, said in court. “Ms. Blair missed several doses of … a powerful medication that controls severe neurological symptoms.
“Ms. Blair boarded this flight after being on set and working extensive hours and exhaustive hours in the days leading up to this flight.”
He added, “Additionally, at one point, during the flight, there was an incident where Miss Blair actually fell and hit her head. These factors, coupled with altitude, resulted in a state of severe confusion and disorientation.”
Law enforcement officials confirmed Blair was also separately served with a summons by the FBI, and is currently facing one charge of assault.
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Selma Blair’s attorney claimed the actress was allegedly impacted by missed medications. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News via Pool)
“On Sunday October 11 at approximately 11pm at JFK Airport, PAPD responded to a call about a physically abusive passenger aboard Delta Airlines flight 938 which was parked at the gate after arrival from LAX,” New York Port Authority officials confirmed to Fox News Digital.
“Suspect was identified as Selma Blair, a 54-year-old woman. She was taken into custody and transported to the hospital for evaluation.”
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Selma Blair’s attorney claimed the actress “fell and hit her head” during the flight to New York. (Barry Williams/ New York Daily News via Pool)
“We’d like to have some medical personnel at the gate for a couple of the FA’s [flight attendants] involved in the passenger incident,” dispatch requested in audio obtained by Fox News Digital. “They just need to get a couple things looked at.”
Delta confirmed that law enforcement officials responded to an incident upon arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport, a flight which departed out of Los Angeles earlier in the day.
“Delta has zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behavior, as the safety of our customers and crew always comes first,” the airline said in a statement.
Sources told TMZ that Blair allegedly punched one flight attendant and bit another in the middle of the flight.
She was traveling with her service dog, which is now in the custody of her attorney, CBS reported.
“Selma experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct. Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition,” a rep confirmed to Fox News Digital at the time.
