Porsha Williams Involved in Delta Flight Altercation

Well, it looks like Porsha Williams is making headlines for something other than reality TV drama. The ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star recently found herself on the FBI’s radar following a heated altercation with another passenger on a Delta flight. The incident occurred on Sunday, November 16th, as she was flying from Las Vegas back to Atlanta after a weekend at BravoCon.

What Happened on the Flight?

According to Porsha’s statement to police at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the drama kicked off before takeoff. She was reportedly watching videos on Instagram without headphones, which prompted a complaint from the woman seated next to her in first class. Porsha claims the other passenger asked, ‘So, you’re going to make me listen to that the whole flight?’

Things quickly escalated. Porsha recounted that after a brief, snarky exchange, the other woman allegedly snapped and yelled obscenities at her. Porsha, taken aback, asked if the woman was okay, only to be met with further aggressive remarks. Porsha then requested that the woman be removed from her vicinity.

Accusations Fly: Assault or Verbal Abuse?

The situation took a dramatic turn when the other passenger allegedly began recording Porsha on her phone. Porsha claims the woman then dropped her phone, accusing Porsha of hitting her and knocking the phone out of her hand, followed by an alleged facial strike. The passenger reportedly threatened to press charges and have Porsha arrested.

Porsha, in turn, told the passenger to ‘Get your ugly a** out of here.’ A flight attendant intervened, seemingly chastising Porsha for her language, which Porsha felt was unfair given the other passenger’s alleged behavior. Despite attempts to move the other passenger, she remained agitated, reportedly requiring attendants to physically escort her to another seat.

Eyewitness Accounts and Official Statements

When law enforcement spoke with the other passenger, she reiterated her claims of physical contact, alleging Porsha put her hands in her face and nearly scratched her eye with her long fingernails. The passenger also expressed fear, stating, ‘I’m afraid she’s going to have me killed.’ However, other passengers who spoke with Porsha and the police reportedly defended her, stating she never touched the other woman.

A spokesperson for FBI Atlanta confirmed they are ‘aware of an incident’ and are investigating to determine if any federal charges apply. Delta Airlines stated that cabin crew spoke with two customers, and the flight continued to Atlanta without further issue, with law enforcement meeting the plane upon arrival. Porsha’s lawyer, Joe Habachy, asserted that his client was ‘verbally assaulted by an irate and unhinged passenger without provocation’ and that the passenger’s allegations were false and contradicted by eyewitnesses. He expressed confidence that the other passenger would be charged and that Porsha would cooperate fully with the investigation.