Monday April 28, 2025, James Farthinga 50 -year -old American from Georgetown (Kentucky)won $ 167 million to the lottery. It is the biggest sum ever won in this state. During the official gain of gain, he poses with his smile with his mother and her partner Jacqueline Fightmasterannouncing wanting to share the jackpot with his family. “” It will be a great Mother’s day “Said his mother in a statement.
The next day, a fight broke out in a hotel in Florida
But the dream turns short. On Tuesday April 29, the couple left to celebrate their victory in a seaside hotel in Florida. Very quickly, a fight bursts Between several customers. According to the first elements, James Farthingintoxicated, would have violently struck another customer in the face.
When the police arrive, he attacks an agent, Singling him with a kick on the facecausing visible swelling. He then tries to flee, without success. His partner Jacqueline Fightmaster would also have participated in the altercation. Both are arrested.
Condemned in the past, he remains behind bars
Already known to police services for acts of Flight, concealment and drug traffickingJames Farthing was under parole At the time of the facts. Accordingly, He was not released on bail. His partner was able to get out of detention after paying his deposit.
