Powerball jackpot winner arrested for 4th time since winning $167 million prize last year

SCOTT COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) – A man has found himself in trouble with the law once again after winning Kentucky’s $167 million Powerball last year.

Kentucky police said James Farthing, 51, was arrested Monday for domestic violence after allegedly assaulting a woman the day prior.

According to police, the female victim reported a verbal argument turned physical when Farthing began strangling her, with marks visible on the woman’s neck.

Farthing’s charges included strangulation and assault, both for domestic violence.

The 51-year-old appeared on Tuesday in the Scott County District Court, where he pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Farthing’s bond was set at $15,000, with the judge saying the decision was based on his charges and risk level.

The Kentucky man has been required to wear a monitoring device to alert the victim if he comes near her, and he cannot have any contact with the woman, officials noted.

Farthing’s Monday arrest marked the fourth time he has been arrested since winning the multimillion jackpot.

In April 2025, Farthing was arrested in Florida on misdemeanor charges of battery and resisting an officer. He pled guilty to those charges.

Then, in February of this year, Farthing was arrested on an intimidation charge in Scott County, followed by an arrest on charges that included burglary in March.

Farthing’s next hearing for his latest arrest is scheduled for Aug. 27.