By New York Post (U.S.) | Created at 2026-07-28 17:30:52 | Updated at 2026-08-10 16:26:30
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The winner of a $167 million Powerball jackpot was arrested for allegedly strangling a woman Sunday morning – his fourth bust since his historic win.
James Farthing, from rural Kentucky, is charged with strangulation and assault – both for domestic violence – after winning his state’s largest ever Powerball prize last year, WHAS 11 reported.
He allegedly returned to his home in Georgetown from a boating trip and got into a fight with a woman — ending with his hands around her neck, the outlet reported, citing an arrest warrant.
The victim had welts on her neck, according to the warrant.
It was the fourth criminal charge for Farthing since winning the big prize, the outlet added.
He was indicted in a hit-and-run case from last November and is also facing charges of battery on a law enforcement officer after allegedly kicking a Florida deputy in the face.
