- Kentucky Powerball winner James Farthing was arrested for the fourth time since claiming his record-breaking jackpot, this time on domestic violence charges.
- Farthing, 51, faces charges of first-degree strangulation and fourth-degree assault after allegedly restricting a woman's breathing following an argument.
- He pleaded not guilty, with a judge setting his bond at $15,000 and ordering no contact with the alleged victim, alongside electronic monitoring.
- Since winning the $167.3 million prize in April 2025, Farthing has also been arrested for assaulting a sheriff's deputy, intimidation, and burglary.
- Farthing has a criminal record dating back to 1994, including charges for burglary, drug offences, and escaping from a detention facility.
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Man who won $167 million in the lottery is arrested for the fourth time since his big win
