The winner of a $167m lottery jackpot in Kentucky needs to maneuver ahead and serve his jail sentence for assaulting a police officer days after the win. [Image: Shutterstock.com]
A Kentucky man who assaulted a police officer in April simply days after profitable a state-record $167m Powerball jackpot needs to waive his proper to a trial and simply serve out his jail sentence.
James Farthing initially pleaded not responsible in Could to battery expenses and requested for a jury trial. Now the Kentucky Parole Board has revealed he’s prepared to skip any possible trigger or closing probation listening to and to serve out the at present unknown sentence.
Farthing allegedly punching and kicking him whereas the officer was attempting to interrupt up an altercation
The altercation with the regulation enforcement officer occurred at a Florida lodge on April 30, with Farthing allegedly punching and kicking him whereas the officer was attempting to interrupt up an altercation.
Along with the depend of battery towards a regulation enforcement officer, Farthing additionally violated parole and resisted arrest. His legal historical past contains theft, receiving stolen property, drug expenses, tampering with proof, and partaking in organized crime.
After profitable the $167m from a $2 ticket, Farthing instructed native media that he was attempting to be a greater man as he’s brought on his mom loads of stress through the years. He intends to offer half of the winnings to her and has the choice to receives a commission in 30 annual funds or take a full money sum of $77.3m.
