Selma Blair’s representatives attribute flight incident to medical emergency

Selma Blair’s representatives say she experienced a medical emergency on a flight and did not intend to harm anyone, responding to allegations that she assaulted crew members and others. They deny reports that she tried to open the aircraft door and say coverage has relied too heavily on police allegations and a past incident.

The statement cited Blair’s multiple sclerosis and pseudobulbar affect, a condition that can shape how medical episodes appear to others, and said she lives with daily pain and travels with a service dog. Authorities allege she injured two flight attendants and kicked a police officer and a nurse; Blair pleaded not guilty to state assault charges involving the latter two, was released on bail and is due back in court in January. The FBI has also reportedly issued her a notice charging her with assault over the flight.