# Passenger Slaps Flight Attendant Over Seat Refusal | Charleston News

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Published: 2026-07-18T03:58:58+00:00
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A passenger on a Turkish Airlines flight from Turkey to Dusseldorf allegedly refused to sit next to a woman, citing Sharia law—then slapped a flight attendant when confronted. After landing, he confessed to the assault but escalated things by insulting police in Turkish, which one officer understood, leading to additional charges. Turkish Airlines denies the incident occurred on their flight, turning this chaotic in-flight drama into a complex legal case. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b312e64ab6e43514

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