Kentucky Powerball Winner Arrested Again on Domestic Violence Charges
James Farthing, a Kentucky man who won a $167 million Powerball jackpot last year, was arrested for the fourth time since his win. He faces charges of strangulation and domestic violence assault after allegedly attacking a woman in Scott County,…
Portland, OR, July 28, 2026 —
James Farthing, a Kentucky resident who claimed a $167 million Powerball prize last year, has been arrested for the fourth time since his lottery win. The latest arrest occurred in Scott County, Kentucky.
Farthing faces charges including strangulation and domestic violence assault. Authorities allege that he attacked a woman in Scott County. Specific details regarding the date of the incident and the identity of the victim were not immediately available.
This marks the fourth arrest for Farthing since securing the significant lottery winnings. Previous arrests and the nature of those charges were not detailed in the provided information. The $167 million Powerball jackpot was won by Farthing last year. Further information on the ongoing legal proceedings is pending.
Story summarized from the original created by WKYT News staff, Jordan Gartner on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
