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Powerball Record-Holder Arrested for Drunk Driving
Powerball: Powerball Record-Holder Arrested for Drunk Driving
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.
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United States Member #2380 September 17, 2003 2064 Posts Offline |
| Posted: January 26, 2004, 12:34 am - IP Logged |
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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 |
| Posted: January 26, 2004, 2:33 am - IP Logged |
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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 |
| Posted: January 26, 2004, 4:37 am - IP Logged |
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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 |
| Posted: January 26, 2004, 7:15 am - IP Logged |
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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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United States Member #91 January 19, 2002 5871 Posts Offline |
| Posted: January 26, 2004, 8:04 am - IP Logged |
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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. "Everybody has to believe in something...I believe I'll have another beer!" = W.C.Fields
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Minnesota United States Member #2469 October 2, 2003 84 Posts Offline |
| Posted: January 26, 2004, 8:18 am - IP Logged |
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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 |
| Posted: January 26, 2004, 8:38 am - IP Logged |
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Wow! Another Jack Whitaker story. Must be Monday!
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MD United States Member #1735 June 18, 2003 5526 Posts Offline |
| Posted: January 26, 2004, 9:43 am - IP Logged |
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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 2442 Posts Offline |
| Posted: January 26, 2004, 11:03 am - IP Logged |
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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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Chief Bottle Washer New Jersey United States Member #1 May 31, 2000 16377 Posts Offline |
| Posted: January 26, 2004, 11:17 am - IP Logged |
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Quote: Originally posted by hypersoniq on January 26, 2004
...I still cannot figure out why this joker is newsworthy? The press needs better material...
Click to the News main forum page and see the number of views. It has the most views of any news story today, that's why it's newsworthy. I post stories from around the industry, regardless of popularity, but the JW stories are ones that people consistently view the most.
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Wisconsin United States Member #1642 June 3, 2003 666 Posts Offline |
| Posted: January 26, 2004, 11:20 am - IP Logged |
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Let's hope that we reach a ... the lottery never fails to surprise!
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June 29, 2003
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| Posted: January 26, 2004, 11:54 am - IP Logged |
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If winning that PowerBall Jackpot was some kind of "GIFT" Mr.Whittaker is definitely not appreciative of it.But since he bought $100 worth of Quick-Picks I guess it was a GIFT to himself so he can ACT anyway he wants the money has made him GO CRAZY!!! If it was a "GIFT" it must have come from "DOWN BELOW" instead of "UP ABOVE".
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Amity, Oregon United States Member #3070 December 13, 2003 1193 Posts Offline |
| Posted: January 26, 2004, 11:59 am - IP Logged |
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I think that as long as Jack continues to live life on the edge he will always be news worthy. Even after he gets drunk enough to kill one of his fellow West Virginians in his luxury vehicles. Maybe he'll try and buy his way out just like all the other rich do-gooders in life!!!!!!!
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Pennsylvania United States Member #1366 April 6, 2003 2442 Posts Offline |
| Posted: January 26, 2004, 12:51 pm - IP Logged |
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Quote: Originally posted by Todd on January 26, 2004
Click to the News main forum page and see the number of views. It has the most views of any news story today, that's why it's newsworthy. I post stories from around the industry, regardless of popularity, but the JW stories are ones that people consistently view the most.
Not here, you do a great job of keeping us loaded with lottery related news from all over... it is a lottery forum tho... I am talking about seeing it in the newspaper and as a blip on CNN's ticker tape... Playing more than one ticket per game is betting against yourself.
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