Despite $240 Million Jackpot, US Man Arrested Again on Domestic Violence Charges

James Padding, Who Won Powerball Last Year
Involved in Various Crimes Since His Teens
Incarcerated in at Least 25 Facilities,
With a Total Prison Time of Nearly 30 Years

A man who won a staggering $167.3 million (about 241.8 billion won) Powerball lottery in the United States has now been arrested on domestic violence-related charges.

On July 30 (local time), ABC News reported that James Padding, 51, has been charged with choking a woman and pushing her against a wall at his residence. According to the complaint, the victim stated that after returning from a boat trip around 9 a.m. on July 26, she had an argument with Padding, which escalated into a physical altercation. It was reported that visible injuries were found on the woman's neck.

James Parding (center), who won the largest Powerball jackpot in Kentucky history last April. Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, Florida

Previously, on April 26 of last year, Padding made headlines when he won the largest Powerball jackpot in Kentucky's history of $167.3 million. At the time, he announced that he would share the winnings with his mother, Linda Grizzle, and expressed his happiness, saying, "I think I can pay off my debts with this."

However, after his lottery win, Padding became involved in a series of incidents. Just a few days after the announcement, he was found guilty of assault and obstruction of justice after punching another guest in the face at a hotel in Florida and then assaulting a police officer who tried to intervene. Padding has been involved in various criminal activities since his teenage years, reportedly being incarcerated in at least 25 correctional facilities, with a total prison time spanning nearly 30 years.

In particular, on November 23 of last year in Lexington, Kentucky, he was also charged with leaving the scene after causing a traffic accident while driving at a speed of 103–117 miles per hour (approximately 166–188 km/h). In addition, Padding has been booked several times in recent years for assault and illegal drug possession. He is currently being held at Scott County Jail.

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