Wild arrest video allegedly shows lottery millionaire kicking cop in face just 1 day after claiming record jackpot



Police have released chaotic bodycam video of a Kentucky man appearing to assault a deputy at a beachfront resort in Florida just one day after claiming a record lottery jackpot.

On April 28, a mother and son claimed a $167.3 million lottery jackpot — the largest prize ever awarded by the Kentucky Lottery. Linda Grizzle and her son, 50-year-old James Shannon Farthing, won the record jackpot after he bought a $2 Powerball ticket at a convenience store in Georgetown.

'Save your sorries for f**king later!'

Grizzle, Farthing, and his girlfriend are seen smiling ear to ear in a photo with an oversized check when they claimed their historic prize.

The Kentucky Lottery press release only identifies the son by his middle and last name.

However, Farthing's fortune would change for the worse when he was arrested in Florida just a day after claiming the massive jackpot.

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The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office recently released police bodycam footage of deputies attempting to apprehend Farthing following an alleged bar fight at the Tradewinds Resort in St. Pete Beach.

Around 11 p.m. April 29, deputies entered the Tradewinds to find two men fighting near a bar. A woman later identified as Farthing's girlfriend, Jacqueline Fightmaster, is seen in the video lying on the floor.

Video shows a shirtless Farthing — with the phrase “Momma’s Bad Boy” inked across his chest — on the ground in a chokehold courtesy of another man identified as Kevin Rushing.

A deputy breaks up the brawl by holding the man on the ground. While the deputy is attempting to handcuff the one combatant, Farthing is allegedly seen on police bodycam video kicking the officer.

"I just got kicked," the deputy is heard saying on video.

The deputy handcuffs the man and then marches over to Farthing and orders him to put his hands behind his back and "get against the f**king wall!"

Armed with a taser, the deputy shoves Farthing against the wall, but the suspect loses his balance.

Farthing then attempts to flee the crime scene, according to bodycam footage. However, the deputy deploys his taser three times to prevent Farthing from escaping, and another officer tackles him.

The deputy tells responding officers, "He kicked me."

"'No shirt' comes over to kick him, misses, and hits me right here," the deputy adds.

The deputy tells Farthing, "You see I have him, and you f**king try to kick him, and you hit me in the f**king face!"

Farthing is heard telling the officer, "I'm sorry, man."

The deputy replies, "Save your sorries for f**king later!"

The deputy tells the other officers that Farthing is going to jail for "kicking me in the f**king face."

According to an arrest affidavit, the deputy stated that Farthing struck him on the right side of his face by kicking him with his foot, which caused pain as well as "swelling and redness" under his right eye.

Rushing told the deputy that Farthing punched him: "He popped me in the jaw."

After interviewing witnesses, an officer is heard saying that Farthing was "trying to fight everyone" and ripped a bar patron's shirt.

Farthing allegedly bragged to other bar patrons, "I'm a millionaire! I'm a millionaire!"

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Rushing was released but was instructed to leave the hotel.

Fightmaster was arrested and charged with one misdemeanor count of disorderly intoxication. She reportedly entered a no-contest plea for her misdemeanor charge.

Farthing was arrested and charged with one felony count of battery on a law enforcement officer, two misdemeanor counts of simple battery, and resisting an officer, according to Fox News.

Farthing was taken to the Pinellas County Jail, where he was held on a $10,000 bond.

Farthing entered a plea of not guilty.

Farthing reportedly did not get permission from his parole officer to leave the state of Kentucky. In late May, he allegedly was extradited back to Kentucky and locked up at the Scott County Jail, where he was detained until earlier this month. Farthing is scheduled to appear in court in September.

Farthing reportedly has a lengthy rap sheet.

The Smoking Gun reported, "Farthing has been categorized as a 'persistent felony offender' by Kentucky law enforcement officials. He has a 16-page rap sheet and a dizzying criminal record that spans 35 years and includes convictions in at least nine counties and from every corner of Kentucky’s penal code."

Citing court records, the Smoking Gun reported that Farthing "strangled a girlfriend, sold cocaine to an undercover police informant, escaped from a prison work detail, bribed a corrections officer to deliver Xanax and Oxycodone into a state facility, possessed stolen firearms, and even involved his mother in a marijuana-smuggling plot for which they were both indicted."

Farthing reportedly has been "locked up in at least 25 different correctional institutions, where he has spent, in aggregate, nearly 30 years in custody."

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Former MMA fighter beats battery charges after court said he acted in self-defense during Florida bar fight caught on viral video



Joe "Stich 'Em Up" Schilling, a former MMA fighter, was cleared of battery charges stemming from a Florida bar fight in 2021. The court ruled that Schilling acted in self-defense in the bar fight caught on viral video.

Video of Schilling socking Justin Balboa at a Fort Lauderdale bar went viral in 2021.

Video shows Balboa standing in the walkway of the bar when Schilling attempts to walk around him. Schilling places his hands on Balboa to prevent him from swaying into him. Balboa seemingly says something to Schilling – which causes him to turn around. Balboa is seen on video making a move with his shoulders. Schilling immediately responded with a lightning-quick right-hand punch followed by a swing by his left hand.

Balboa instantly falls to the ground and is motionless.

Balboa said he suffered a head injury from the attack, and filed a battery charge against Schilling.

Schilling, 39, argued that Balboa "flexed" on him and he reacted in self-defense because he was "scared" for his life, according to Fox News.

Last June, Schilling filed for immunity under Florida's Stand Your Ground law.

This week, the court dismissed the battery charge against Schilling.

Broward County Circuit Court Judge Fabienne E. Fahnestock stated, "Schilling stepped outside to smoke. When he was returning to his table, Balboa, who was admittedly intoxicated at that point, stumbled into Schilling. The video … shows that Balboa apologized without looking at Schilling, and Schilling acknowledged the apology while continuing to walk back to his table. For some undetermined reason, Balboa calls out to Schilling."

"Schilling turns around and looks at Balboa in an unaggressive stance. Schilling’s feet were shoulder width apart and his hands were at his side," Fahnestock added. "Balboa makes a feinting gesture towards Schilling. Schilling, who testified that he learned to anticipate punches as part of his training, instantly responded with two quick punches. Balboa fell to the floor unconscious."

"The Court further finds that Schilling used only such force necessary to neutralize the threat, and is therefore entitled to immunity pursuant to §776.032, Florida Statute," Fahnestock continued.

"Defendant is entitled to an award of reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs, compensation for loss of income, and all expenses incurred by defendant in defense of this action pursuant to §776.032(3), Fla. Stat," the judge concluded.

Schilling told the MMA Fighting website, "I'm glad it’s finally over. For the last two years, my name and character has been disparaged in the media. Seems like everyone loves the narrative that a professional fighter just beat up an innocent person, which was sooooo not the case."

"Most people told me to just settle it and pay off as that would be easier. I don’t like bully’s (sic) and I refuse to be bullied by anyone," the fighter said. "The ambulance-chasing bum of a lawyer he hired threatened to ruin me financially and well the only person he financially ruined was his client."

Schilling slammed the media for bias against him.

Schilling said, "I just hope that all of the news outlets that were so quick to post click bait articles assassinating my character have the same energy now that the truth is out. Justin Balboa will always be a f***ing loser."

Schilling’s attorney David Katz declared that Balboa now owes his client's legal fees.

"Balboa now stands liable for all of Schilling's costs and fees for defending this lawsuit, including the trips he had to make from California and the hiring of investigators and experts," Katz proclaimed.

Katz said, "Florida law protects those who are forced to protect themselves and their loved ones, and our law firm is here to make sure those who are forced to defend themselves do not suffer further in our legal system either by wrongful arrest or wrongful civil actions such as this case."

Balboa had sought damages of up to $30,000.

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