James Farthing, 强力球赢家,2026年2月因恐吓指控在家中威胁一名妇女而被捕。 在家里发现了毒品和一把枪。 James Farthing, Powerball winner, arrested in Feb. 2026 on intimidation charge after threatening a woman at a home, where drugs and a gun were found.

James Farthing在2025年4月赢得1.67亿美元的电球大奖, 于2月11日在斯科特县因恐吓罪名被捕, James Farthing, who won a $167 million Powerball jackpot in April 2025, was arrested on February 11 in Scott County on an intimidation charge after a woman reported fearing for her life at a home on Cynthiana Road. 当局在现场发现大麻和枪械 Authorities found marijuana and a firearm at the scene. 这名妇女曾为事先安排的会议与Farthing见面,她告诉调查人员说,他强迫她吃一顿甜食,后来向她发了一份短信,否认任何伤害她的企图。 The woman, who had met Farthing for a prearranged meeting, told investigators he pressured her to consume a gummy and later sent her a text denying any intent to harm her. 此前因据称袭击一名警察而在佛罗里达州被捕的Farthing仍被拘留。 Farthing, previously arrested in Florida for allegedly assaulting a police officer, remains in custody. 此案仍在审理中,未确认任何额外指控。 The case is ongoing, with no additional charges confirmed.