Following her arrest and hospitalisation after an alleged altercation with a flight attendant, actress Selma Blair will continue her promotional schedule as planned. Blair was scheduled to appear at the pop culture fan convention called 90s Con and will continue as planned to sign autographs after being charged with assault for allegedly kicking a nurse and a flight attendant.
Selma Blair to continue with her ongoing schedule amid assault charges
Organisers of the pop convention, which takes place in Hartford, Connecticut, confirmed the news on their Instagram account. They announced that the ‘Legally Blonde’ star will appear during the event and will be available for signing autographs for fans. They made the post on October 12, a day after Blair’s arrest and hospitalisation, and wrote, “Selma Blair will be joining us at 90s Con as planned. See you there!”Netizens had wondered whether the actress would appear at 90s Con since her name was missing from the schedule posted on October 11. Before this, the production company had revealed that along with autographs, the ‘Cruel Intentions’ star was also going to be available for selfies and professional photo ops, and that she would also be a part of the Q&A panel at the event. In a reply to a fan’s post, the company shared that Blair “elected to spend more time at the table to meet fans.”
What happened with Selma Blair?
Blair was arrested on Sunday, October 11, and accused of attacking a flight attendant, a Port Authority police officer, and a hospital nurse. Associated Press reported that the incident allegedly occurred during and after a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. Authorities detained her at the airport gate and they took both her and the flight attendant to a nearby hospital, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, to check for injuries.According to the outlet, one of the police officers taking her to the hospital revealed that as they secured Blair to a stretcher, the actress pulled a leg from the straps and repeatedly kicked her in the face, neck, and chest, causing serious pain and swelling. A nurse moving Blair at the hospital said the actress kicked her in the chest.The actress entered a not guilty plea on Monday night after being charged with two counts of second-degree assault. After being medically cleared, Blair appeared before Judge Indira Khan, who set her bail at USD 20,000 cash, USD 60,000 bond, or a USD 60,000 partially secured bond.
Selma Blair’s lawyer’s statement regarding the incident
One of her attorneys, Shawn Barnes, shared that the incident was not intentional or malicious. Page Six reported that during her hearing, he mentioned that the actress was extremely tired and had worked “extensive hours and exhaustive hours” prior to the trip. He added, “These factors, coupled with the altitude, resulted in a state of severe confusion and disorientation. This was not an intentional assault.”Selma Blair faces up to seven years in jail if she is convicted of the assault charges.Disclaimer: The information in this report is based on a legal hearing as reported by a third-party source. The details provided represent allegations made by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case is ongoing, and a final verdict has not been reached. The publication does not claim that the allegations are true.