Selma Blair’s lawyer cites missed medication, head injury after in-flight arrest: What doctors say
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Selma Blair’s lawyer has said she missed several doses of medication and hit her head before being arrested after an alleged altercation on a flight into New York. He described her as severely confused and disoriented and argued the episode was a medical emergency; Blair faces two counts of second-degree assault.
The article explains that missing some multiple sclerosis medicines can increase the risk of a relapse, which may cause new neurological symptoms. Treatments vary: some aim to prevent relapses, while others address acute attacks or symptoms such as fatigue, balance problems and bladder difficulties. The medication Blair reportedly missed is unknown, and doctors quoted did not treat her or establish that MS caused the incident.
- Blair’s lawyer says she missed medication and hit her head before the flight arrest.
- She faces two second-degree assault counts.
- Doctors say missed MS doses can raise relapse risk, but her medication is unknown.
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a long-term condition in which the immune system damages the protective covering around nerves. It can affect movement, balance, vision and other functions, and symptoms vary from person to person.
Some MS medicines reduce the chance of relapses, when new or worsening symptoms appear; other treatments address an acute relapse or particular symptoms. Missing doses may raise the risk of a relapse, but the medicine Blair reportedly missed has not been identified, and doctors quoted did not treat her or establish that MS caused the incident.
Blair is charged with two counts of second-degree assault following an alleged altercation on a flight into New York. Her lawyer has described her confusion and disorientation as a medical emergency, citing missed medication and a head injury; the charges concern the alleged incident, while the medical explanation remains unconfirmed.
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The case for
Blair’s lawyer argues that missed medication and a head injury may have caused severe confusion, making the episode a medical emergency rather than a deliberate assault. Because some MS relapses can produce new neurological symptoms and the medication and clinical circumstances are unknown, a medical explanation merits consideration before drawing conclusions about intent.
The case against
The reported medical details do not establish that MS or missed medication caused the alleged altercation: the medication is unknown, and the doctors quoted did not treat Blair or assess her during the incident. The assault charges therefore remain a separate matter to be evaluated on the evidence, rather than treated as explained away by a proposed medical cause.