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Jackpot Winner Arrested Days After $167 Million Powerball

5/7/2025

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James Farthing, a Kentucky man who recently struck gold with a $167 million Powerball jackpot, found himself in hot water just days later. Arrested in Florida for allegedly kicking a deputy during a resort brawl, he faces felony battery charges and remains behind bars due to a prior parole violation. His mother, Linda Grizzle, clings to dreams of a brighter future from their newfound wealth.

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James Farthing, a Kentucky man who recently struck gold with a $167 million Powerball jackpot, found himself in hot water just days later. Arrested in Florida for allegedly kicking a deputy during a resort brawl, he faces felony battery charges and remains behind bars due to a prior parole violation. His mother, Linda Grizzle, clings to dreams of a brighter future from their newfound wealth.