Overview
- On Nov. 21, Williams’ attorney said federal authorities told him no crime occurred and that the FBI will not take further action.
- Police bodycam video released this week shows Williams denying any physical contact as multiple nearby passengers tell officers they saw no assault.
- The other passenger, who described herself as 70, alleged Williams knocked a phone from her hand and put a fingernail near her eye during a heated exchange.
- The dispute began before takeoff on Nov. 16 in Delta first class over Williams playing videos on her phone without headphones, according to both parties’ statements.
- Atlanta police gathered statements after the flight landed in Atlanta and forwarded them to the FBI under federal aircraft jurisdiction; no arrests were made.