Selma Blair was arrested Sunday after an alleged incident on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York. The actress was charged with two counts of second-degree assault after reportedly assaulting two flight attendants, and she pleaded not guilty before being released on bail. Reports also state she kicked a police officer and bit a nurse during the incident.
Her attorney says Blair missed doses of medication for severe neurological symptoms related to her multiple sclerosis. Blair has been remarkably candid about her MS diagnosis over the years, which makes this story complicated for a lot of fans. There are real people who were affected on that flight, and there is also a woman with a serious chronic illness who reportedly went without her medication.
What has the internet buzzing is what came next. Sources say Blair is already back to filming projects and plans to attend 90s Con this weekend, with her rep stating she never misses a work commitment. If convicted, she faces two to seven years in prison, and her next court date is January 19, 2027. Do you think celebrities should step back from work after something like this, or should they keep showing up?
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