U.S. · Published October 13, 2026 at 1:33 PM CDT
Selma Blair Arrested After Alleged Assault on Delta Flight
What everyone agrees on
- Selma Blair was arrested after an incident on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York (JFK) on Sunday.
- She faces assault charges, including federal charges.
- She is accused of attacking a flight attendant.
Each fact above was reported by outlets on the left, center and right.
How each side framed it
Left-leaning outlets · 3
Left-leaning outlets focused on the legal process, including the specific assault charges and the number of people Blair is accused of attacking, such as flight attendants, a police officer, and a nurse.
Center-leaning outlets · 1
Center-leaning coverage emphasized that Blair faces both federal and state charges and noted her attorney's statement that the incident was caused by a medical emergency.
Right-leaning outlets · 3
Right-leaning outlets highlighted the reportedly violent nature of the episode, including allegations that Blair bit a flight attendant and tried to open the plane door, while also noting her team's statement that it was a medical emergency.
Still disputed
- Center and right outlets report that Blair's attorney or team attributed the incident to a medical emergency; left-leaning outlets in this material do not mention this explanation.
- Reports differ on how many people Blair allegedly attacked, with some specifying a flight attendant, police officer, and nurse, and others mentioning only a flight attendant.
Read the original reporting
- Left AP News Selma Blair accused of attacking 2 flight attendants and assaulting a police officer and nurse Free to read
- Left CBS News Selma Blair arrested after allegedly biting flight attendant Free to read
- Left CNN What we know about Selma Blair’s assault charges after she was arrested over JFK incident A few free articles a month
- Center Straight Arrow News Selma Blair faces federal assault charges after incident on Delta flight Free to read
- Right Breitbart Actress Selma Blair Arrested After Violent 'Medical Emergency' on Delta Flight Free to read
- Right The Daily Caller Feds Charge Selma Blair For Allegedly Attacking Flight Attendant, Police Officer, Nurse Free to read
- Right TheBlaze Selma Blair allegedly bit flight attendant and tried to open door on Delta flight Free to read
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