A man accused of slapping a Delta Air Lines flight attendant’s buttocks is now facing a federal charge, according to reporting from multiple outlets. The alleged incident occurred on a Delta flight traveling from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Los Angeles on May 9, 2026. The accusation involves inappropriate physical contact with a flight attendant during the flight, prompting prosecutors to bring federal charges. Details about the specific federal statute cited, the defendant’s name, and the procedural status of the case were not included in the provided excerpts. Both sources identify the same airline, route, and date, indicating the federal case is tied to the May 9 incident on the Fort Lauderdale-to-Los Angeles flight. The reporting describes the allegation and the fact that the matter has escalated to federal court rather than remaining solely within an airline or local investigative process.