Selma Blair Faces Assault Charges in New York Court

Selma Blair, a 54-year-old American actress, appeared in court in Queens, New York, on October 12, where she pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree assault. The charges stem from allegations that she kicked Port Authority police officer Maria Suarez and registered nurse Ashley DeLeo during separate incidents.

According to court documents, Blair allegedly kicked Officer Suarez in the face, neck, and chest, causing facial swelling and substantial pain. The incident involving Nurse DeLeo occurred at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center around 2 a.m. on October 12, where Blair is accused of kicking the nurse in the chest while being transferred for further medical treatment.

Judge Indira Kahn set bail at $20,000 cash, $60,000 bond, or a $60,000 partially secured bond. Blair was released later that evening after being taken from the hospital to Queens Central Booking.

Her publicist stated that she had experienced a medical emergency leading to the alleged conduct and was in stable condition after receiving medical attention.