The celebrations will have been short. James Farthing, an American who lives in Georgetown in Kentucky, won the main prize on Monday, April 28: the $ 167.3 million award came into play at the Powerball Lottery. Or the greatest sum won in the history of the state, reports USA Today.
He had introduced himself with his mother and his winning ticket to eliminate his profits. “It will be a great mother’s day,” said Linda Grizzle, James Farthing’s mother, interviewed on the lottery website.
“It will allow me to pay my debt,” he added.
But the next day, change of atmosphere: James Farthing was arrested in Florida. He would have kicked, in a bar, the face of a police officer, after hitting another client of the place during an argument.
“Very drunk”
Then he tried to escape before the arrival of the police called for reinforcement. James Farthing’s girlfriend was also a game and was arrested after wanting to “fight with other clients of the bar,” reports the US site.
“It seemed very drunk and shouted, howled and made inconsistent statements,” he explained in the couple’s arrest order. James Farthing will be tried for the position of assault and injuries to the police officer and two for assault, injuries and resistance to the agent. His partner is accused of disturbing public order.
Source: BFM TV
