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Powerball Record-Holder Arrested for Drunk Driving
Powerball Record-Holder Arrested for Drunk DrivingPosted: 1/26/2004 12:18:15 AM  The man who won the largest single lottery jackpot in U.S. history is in trouble again. Jack Whittaker, who hit the $314.9 million Powerball jackpot on Christmas 2002, was charged Sunday with drunk driving - just weeks after being charged with trying to assault a bar manager. Whittaker said he was on his way Sunday afternoon to Tri-State Racetrack and Gaming when he pulled off of Interstate 64 because of the treacherous weather. "I'm nowhere near intoxicated," Whittaker told a local television station as police escorted him into court. But West Virginia State Police Trooper B.R Morris said in a criminal complaint that Whittaker registered a .190 blood alcohol level and failed three field sobriety tests. Whittaker was released on $150 bond. He faces up to six months in jail and a $500 fine if convicted. Whittaker was charged Jan. 6 with trying to hit and threatening to kill Todd Parsons, the manager of a St. Albans' bar, after reportedly being banned from the establishment. "It's been a rough few weeks," Whittaker told the television station, WSAZ-TV. Source: AP
United States Member #2380 September 17, 2003 2034 Posts Offline |
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wow he's really on a roll. sure sounds like who wins is purely random to me. i bet someone robs his house next - or he gets arrested for being a "john"
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Louisiana United States Member #542 August 6, 2002 31 Posts Offline |
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"It's been a rough few weeks," Whittaker told the television station, WSAZ-TV. What an understatement.
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charlotte nc United States Member #3308 January 6, 2004 27 Posts Offline |
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Seems like the "Winner" is a real "LOSER"
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Virginia Beach United States Member #3440 January 16, 2004 93 Posts Offline |
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Well.... let me just say he really shouldn't be walking around right around now ... x.x; ... insert witty quote here ...
... My behavior and apperance betrays my age ... but I'm good enough ...
besides, people in person would still be afraid to talk to meh, even if I had millions ^^;
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Just Guru to you! United States Member #91 January 19, 2002 4784 Posts Offline |
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That's it Jack,,,you tell the cops when your drunk.. Well maybe the judge will see that you need time away from your money...and will give you a little pokey time to re-invent yourself,,,,,cause after this will come what,,,shooting your gun within the city limits maybe? but my guess is that with the excption of the the strip club incident and the break-in to your truck,,,the rest probably would have still happened.
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Vineland,New Jersey Liberia Member #2469 October 2, 2003 72 Posts Offline |
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Thers a saying,"Money is not good for everyone".The more money we talk about,the more problem we see.Be care Jack,you are running a 165 mile hour on a 20 speed zone.
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Harrisburg, Pa. United States Member #3151 December 23, 2003 233 Posts Offline |
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Wow! Another Jack Whitaker story. Must be Monday!
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MD United States Member #1735 June 18, 2003 5064 Posts Offline |
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It seems that he doesn't know how to deal with his wealth. If I had that kind of dough I would have a driver for my partying nights. For that matter I would hire a driver for every day. If this clown gets into an accident someone's gonna sue his pants off. This guy needs a body guard and a chafferer. And I'll bet his pride won't let him. I'll bet he even makes his wife still cook and clean house. Maybe he'll wake up soon if he keep this pace they be writing his obit. If he's trying to get into the public eye he's doing a good job of it. Or maybe he's trying to get some producer to make a movie out of his exploits.
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Pennsylvania United States Member #1366 April 6, 2003 2441 Posts Offline |
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great amounts of money will not solve problems, it only tends to magnify them... He probably won because he was already rich... he bought 100 QPs at THAT store, who knows how many he had prior form others. it takes money to make money, I guess... I still cannot figure out why this joker is newsworthy? The press needs better material... Playing more than one ticket per game is betting against yourself.
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