In the US, a man won 167 million dollars in the lottery, and four days later he was arrested (2 photos)
On April 26, James Farthing and his mother won the largest jackpot in the history of the state of Kentucky, $167.3 million. Four days later, he went to jail for causing a fight in a hotel.
The man bought his mother a Powerball lottery ticket for $2. On April 26, he learned of his $167.3 million win.
Two days later, on April 28, he received the money. James Farthing's mother said she "never dreamed" of winning such a prize.
However, the mother and son's celebration was short-lived. A few days later, on Wednesday, April 30, the man was arrested.
On this day, the man was at the resort hotel and became involved in a fight. According to the publication, James Farthing allegedly punched another visitor.
After a county sheriff's deputy tried to break up the fight, the lottery winner allegedly kicked him in the face, causing swelling and redness in the officer's face. James Farthing then tried to resist arrest and run away, but was detained.
He was arrested and charged with assault on a law enforcement officer, battery, resisting an officer, and violating the terms of his parole. The fact is that before winning the lottery, the man had already served his sentence and was released early.
James was with his girlfriend. It is noted that she was intoxicated, "and was screaming, squealing and making incoherent statements." As a result, she was charged with disturbing the peace.