James Morgan, the husband of "NYPD Blue" star Kim Delaney, was arrested for public intoxication on Monday after an alleged dispute aboard a Delta flight. Law enforcement responded to the incident upon the plane's arrival at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Morgan, 64, was reportedly involved in an altercation with his wife and a flight attendant during the flight from Detroit to Los Angeles. A Delta spokesperson confirmed the airline has zero tolerance for unruly behavior and that the safety of customers and crew is paramount, but declined to comment on the specifics of the onboard incident. The airline also stated that the flight experienced no operational impact and that the cabin crew did not report an issue with a flight attendant.
This arrest marks the latest in a series of legal troubles for the couple. In March, Morgan was arrested at a Marina del Rey apartment complex following multiple calls reporting noise and verbal disturbances. He was charged with obstructing a public officer and disturbing the peace.
Last year, both Morgan and Delaney faced legal issues stemming from a domestic dispute. Delaney accused Morgan of domestic violence, and following a call to the sheriff's department, Morgan was arrested. The following morning, Delaney reported Morgan had returned to their home without her consent. When deputies arrived, Morgan presented a video allegedly showing Delaney attempting to run him over with her car. Both were arrested at the scene; Delaney on suspicion of assault and Morgan on misdemeanor domestic violence charges. Ultimately, Los Angeles County District Attorney's office declined to file charges against either due to insufficient evidence.
Delaney, 64, who starred as Det. Diane Russell in "NYPD Blue," has also had brushes with the law. In January, she was sued by a motorcyclist who claimed she fled the scene after a 2022 car crash. Witnesses alleged she was driving erratically prior to the incident, which left the motorcyclist injured. Delaney was later ordered to complete 50 hours of community service and a MADD program for the 2022 incident. In 2002, she was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Malibu and later pleaded no contest to the charge. Her personal life has also included struggles with alcoholism, leading to a rehab program in 2003 and a 2005 incident where her son testified she had endangered him by driving while intoxicated.