US EditionKentucky man who won $167.3M on Powerball arrested, accused of kicking Florida officer
- James Farthing won $167.3 million in the largest Kentucky Powerball jackpot ever, stating, "I still don’t believe it’s real."
- Farthing was arrested for punching a police officer in the face during a fight at a hotel.
- Records show that Farthing kicked the officer in the face while being arrested.
- He faces charges of battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting an officer without violence, and battery.
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He won $167 million in Powerball, but was arrested in Florida for beating an agent
A winner of the Powerball draw was arrested in Florida shortly after the news and is accused of beating an agent.The man, who received a prize of more than 167 million dollars, faces charges of aggression.Who is the Powerball winner who was arrested in Florida?J. F., 50, won a prize of US$167.3 million on Saturday night, April 26, in the Powerball draw he played in Kentucky, where he was born. But, just three days later, he was linked in a fight…
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The Independent (US)Powerball winner who took home $167m is arrested after ‘kicking’ a cop
Farthing is now Kentucky’s biggest Powerball winner
Man who won $167.3M on Powerball arrested, accused of kicking Florida officer
By Matthew Keck Click here for updates on this story PINELLAS COUNTY, Florida (WLKY) — A Kentucky man who won $167.3 million on the Powerball is now behind bars in Florida. James Farthing, of Georgetown, Kentucky, cashed his $167.3 million prize on Monday, and said he would be splitting the winnings with his mother. According to arrest records out of Pinellas County, Florida, Farthing was arrested on Tuesday for punching a police officer in …
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