Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inCaitlin HornikFriday 16 October 2026 22:36 BST(AP)Actress Selma Blair pleaded not guilty to assault charges after being arrested following an incident on a flight from Los Angeles to New York.Blair allegedly punched and bit two flight attendants during the flight, and later kicked a police officer and attacked a nurse after landing.In addition to state charges involving the officer and nurse, Blair faces separate federal assault charges.Blair's representative stated that the actress experienced a medical emergency linked to her multiple sclerosis and pseudobulbar affect, emphasizing she had no intent to harm anyone.Her spokesperson urged the public not to rush to judgment, emphasizing that Blair had never been arrested prior to the incident.In fullSelma Blair breaks silence after plane incident and arrestMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in