James Farthing, Kentucky $167 Million Powerball Winner, Arrested for Alleged Strangulation

James Farthing, who won a $167 million Powerball jackpot in April 2025 with his mother Linda Grizzle, has been arrested for a fourth time since the win. He is charged with strangulation and assault after an alleged incident at a boat dock in St. Petersburg, Florida, where a woman was found with welts on her neck. A not‑guilty plea was entered, his bond set at $15,000, and he must wear a monitoring device.

Farthing’s prior legal trouble includes a hit‑and‑run from November 2024, a battery charge for striking a police officer in Florida, and a previous intimidation charge. The preliminary hearing is scheduled for Aug. 27. The case has drawn national attention because of the size of the lottery prize and the repeated arrests of the winner.