Jaelynn Chaney, a plus-size activist and influencer known for advocating body positivity and demanding free extra seats on planes for plus-size travelers, was involved in a serious legal and personal incident earlier in 2025. She was arrested following an altercation with police at a hospital after allegedly attacking her then-fiancé, Jacob Ard, whom she had caught with another man. The incident reportedly involved a domestic violence situation, and police described her as difficult to deal with during the arrest. Due to her size, the police had trouble accommodating her for transport. She was later deemed mentally "incompetent" and underwent inpatient treatment at Eastern State Hospital, where she was diagnosed with delirium due to sepsis, a personality disorder, and PTSD. After two months, she was released in May 2025, with the case dismissed, and has since maintained a low profile on social media while living with her family. She had also previously set up a GoFundMe to support her through trauma and legal troubles related to her personal issues.