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Global News
2 days ago
- Global News
Bodycam shows lotto winner's arrest day after collecting $167-million prize
Newly-released body camera footage taken from a Florida police officer shows a Kentucky man being arrested for allegedly kicking an investigator in the face during a physical altercation, hours after he collected over US$150 million in lottery winnings. On April 28, James Shannon Farthing, 50, won the lottery's $167.3-million jackpot prize, which he said he would be splitting with his mother, Linda Grizzle. The winnings were the largest ever in Kentucky's history. The day after taking home the jackpot, Shannon Farthing and his girlfriend, Jacqueline Fightmaster, were arrested at the TradeWinds Resort in St. Pete Beach, Fla., in April, according to court documents obtained by USA Today. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Farthing is accused of punching a fellow resort guest during an argument. A Pinellas County Sheriff's deputy was trying to break up the fight when Farthing kicked him in the face. Story continues below advertisement The footage shows Farthing kicking an officer and initially cooperating with officers during his arrest before attempting to run away and being tackled to the ground. USA Today also reported that Fightmaster was trying to fight other guests on the premises. James Farthing won a record-breaking Powerball jackpot only to be arrested days later at a Florida resort for allegedly kicking a police officer in the face during a bar fight. Newly released bodycam footage shows the intense interaction. — USA TODAY Video (@usatodayvideo) August 13, 2025 'She appeared very intoxicated and was yelling, screaming and making incoherent statements,' the affidavit said, according to the U.S outlet. Farthing, it continued, is charged with one felony count of battery on a law enforcement officer and two misdemeanour counts of battery and resisting an officer, according to court records. His girlfriend is being charged with one misdemeanour count of disorderly conduct.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Bodycam shows Powerball winner being arrested a day after collecting $167M prize
Body camera footage from a Florida police officer shows a Kentucky Powerball jackpot winner, who collected his prize just hours before, getting arrested for allegedly kicking an officer in the face during a fight. James Farthing and his girlfriend, Jacqueline Fightmaster, were arrested at the TradeWinds Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida, in April, according to an arrest affidavit and court records obtained and reviewed by USA TODAY. Farthing, 50, is accused of punching another hotel guest in the face during an argument. A Pinellas County Sheriff's deputy was trying to break up the fight when Farthing kicked him in the face, causing swelling and redness, the affidavit said. Police accuse Farthing of trying to flee the scene. He was apprehended later, as seen in the bodycam footage from April. According to a separate arrest affidavit, Farthing's girlfriend is accused of trying to fight other patrons in the resort bar. 'She appeared very intoxicated and was yelling, screaming and making incoherent statements,' the affidavit reads. Farthing is charged with one felony count of battery on a law enforcement officer and two misdemeanor counts of battery and resisting an officer, according to online court records. Fightmaster is being charged with one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct. Farthing's attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment from USA TODAY. See the bodycam video On April 28, one day before his arrest, Farthing and his mother were announced as the winners of a $167.3 million Powerball jackpot. The jackpot was the largest prize ever won in the history of Kentucky. 'It's going to be a good Mother's Day,' Farthing's mother, Linda Grizzle, told lottery officials. 'This is going to pay off my debt.' Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Bodycam shows Powerball winner being tackled, tased by police
USA Today
3 days ago
- USA Today
Bodycam shows Powerball winner being arrested a day after collecting $167M prize
'It's going to be a good Mother's Day,' James Farthing's mother, Linda Grizzle, told lottery officials when they collected the $167 million prize. 'This is going to pay off my debt.' Body camera footage from a Florida police officer shows a Kentucky Powerball jackpot winner, who collected his prize just hours before, getting arrested for allegedly kicking an officer in the face during a fight. James Farthing and his girlfriend, Jacqueline Fightmaster, were arrested at the TradeWinds Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida, in April, according to an arrest affidavit and court records obtained and reviewed by USA TODAY. Farthing, 50, is accused of punching another hotel guest in the face during an argument. A Pinellas County Sheriff's deputy was trying to break up the fight when Farthing kicked him in the face, causing swelling and redness, the affidavit said. Police accuse Farthing of trying to flee the scene. He was apprehended later, as seen in the bodycam footage from April. According to a separate arrest affidavit, Farthing's girlfriend is accused of trying to fight other patrons in the resort bar. 'She appeared very intoxicated and was yelling, screaming and making incoherent statements,' the affidavit reads. Farthing is charged with one felony count of battery on a law enforcement officer and two misdemeanor counts of battery and resisting an officer, according to online court records. Fightmaster is being charged with one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct. Farthing's attorney did not immediately respond to a request for comment from USA TODAY. See the bodycam video On April 28, one day before his arrest, Farthing and his mother were announced as the winners of a $167.3 million Powerball jackpot. The jackpot was the largest prize ever won in the history of Kentucky. 'It's going to be a good Mother's Day,' Farthing's mother, Linda Grizzle, told lottery officials. 'This is going to pay off my debt.' Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
Travel Daily News
10-06-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
TradeWinds Resort announces new Managing Director
Seasoned hospitality leader Scott Robbins brings decades of resort experience across the U.S. and Caribbean to TradeWinds Resort. ST. PETE BEACH, FLA. – TradeWinds Resort announce the appointment of Scott Robbins as Managing Director. With over three decades of leadership experience, Robbins brings a wealth of experience in opening and operating large-scale, award-winning resorts across the Caribbean and the U.S. His proven track record and strategic vision make him the ideal leader for one of St. Pete-Clearwater's most cherished family-friendly beachfront destinations. Most recently, he served as Complex General Manager at Margaritaville Resort Orlando and Embassy Suites Condo Hotel, where he successfully managed a multi-faceted destination property featuring hotels, retail, restaurants, entertainment venues, and a state-of-the-art water park. Prior to that, Robbins held senior leadership roles with Aimbridge Hospitality, Sandals Resorts, and Wyndham Hotels, overseeing the launch and operation of numerous high-profile resorts in Jamaica and the Turks and Caicos. 'We're excited to welcome Scott Robbins to the TradeWinds family,' said Travis Johnson, Hotel Manager at TradeWinds Resort. 'Scott brings an extraordinary depth of experience in launching and managing world-class resorts across both domestic and international markets. His proven leadership, innovative approach to hospitality and unwavering commitment to guest satisfaction make him an outstanding addition to TradeWinds.' 'I'm honored to join the remarkable team at TradeWinds,' said Robbins. 'TradeWinds Resort has earned its reputation as a beloved destination on the Gulf Coast, known for its vibrant energy and warm hospitality. I'm excited to build on that tradition while identifying new ways to improve the guest experience.' In his new role, Robbins will oversee the full spectrum of operations across TradeWinds Resort's expansive 40-acre beachfront property. This includes strategic leadership of more than 700 guest rooms and villas, nine pools, 16 diverse food and beverage outlets, 70,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, and a wide range of recreational amenities. Known for its iconic floating water park and the three-story High Tide Water Slide, TradeWinds is a premier family-friendly destination on St. Pete Beach. With a background in managing large-scale resorts, multi-unit operations and complex hospitality developments – including hotels, condo-hotels, vacation clubs, entertainment venues and water parks – Robbins is uniquely positioned to drive performance, enhance guest experiences, and lead continued innovation at the property.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
Powerball jackpot winner arrested after kicking deputy in face: authorities
Law enforcement officials in Pinellas County, Florida, arrested a Kentucky man who, just days after winning the $167 million Powerball jackpot, allegedly kicked a deputy during a fight at a resort. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said 50-year-old James Farthing was charged with felony battery on a law enforcement officer, as well as misdemeanor charges of resisting an officer without violence and simple battery. According to an arrest affidavit filed in Pinellas County Circuit Court by the sheriff's office, Farthing was involved in a fight with another guest at the TradeWinds Resort in St. Pete Beach, Florida just after 11 p.m. on Tuesday. When a deputy attempted to break up the altercation, Farthing kicked the deputy in the face, according to the affidavit. Homeless Man Wins $1 Million On Lottery Scratcher From California Liquor Store: Report Farthing allegedly kicked the deputy in the right cheek. Read On The Fox News App After the alleged assault, Farthing was ordered to turn around and place his hands behind his back, but instead, police claimed, he refused and attempted to run out of the hotel. Farthing is also accused of punching a victim on the left side of their face with a closed fist during an argument. Ohio Man In Disbelief After Scratching Winning Lottery Ticket: 'I Thought I Was Having A Heart Attack' Deputies ultimately arrested Farthing, as well as his girlfriend, Jaqueline Fightmaster, who was charged with disorderly intoxication. Farthing's arrest came three days after winning the Powerball jackpot in Kentucky. 'That Wasn't A Dream': Michigan Woman Mistakes Husband's $1M Lottery Win For Dream The Powerball website said Farthing bought a $2 ticket from a gas station in Georgetown, Kentucky. After hitting all of the numbers, Farthing and his mother, Linda Grizzle, made Kentucky history with a $167.3 million jackpot prize, the largest ever awarded in the state. Despite hitting the jackpot, Farthing remains in custody because of a parole violation stemming from a prior incident in Kentucky, according to FOX 13 in Tampa. Fightmaster, though, posted bond and was released from article source: Powerball jackpot winner arrested after kicking deputy in face: authorities
