Kentucky Powerball Winner Arrested for Fourth Time on Domestic Violence Charges
James Farthing, a Kentucky man who won a $167 million Powerball jackpot last year, has been arrested for the fourth time. The latest arrest in Scott County, Kentucky, is for domestic violence, including strangulation and assault, after he allegedly attacked…
Atlanta, GA, July 28, 2026 —
James Farthing, a Kentucky resident who claimed a $167 million Powerball prize last year, has been arrested for the fourth time. The latest charge stems from an incident in Scott County, Kentucky, where he was taken into custody for domestic violence.
According to reports, the arrest includes charges of strangulation and assault. The allegations indicate that Farthing allegedly attacked a woman. He has entered a plea of not guilty to the charges he faces.
This marks Farthing’s fourth arrest. Specific details regarding the dates and nature of the previous three arrests were not provided in the available information.
Story summarized from the original created by WKYT News staff, Jordan Gartner on www.atlantanewsfirst.com, see more information here.
