2002 $314.9 M Powerball Winner Accused of Threat

[underpants]

Does anyone smell a civil suit in the air? This is a shame-read about what he has started with the money

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/brf_powerball_arrest

WINFIELD, W.Va. - The winner of the largest single lottery jackpot in U.S. history has been accused of threatening to kill the manager of a bar.

Andrew "Jack" Whittaker, who won the $314.9 million Powerball jackpot on Christmas 2002, was arraigned Tuesday on charges of threatening Todd Parsons, the manager of Billy Sundays Bar and Grill in St. Albans.

Whittaker did not immediately return a call for comment Wednesday. He was released on $5,000 bond and faces up to six months in jail and a $100 fine if convicted.

The 56-year-old contractor received a $113 million lump sum payment from his lottery win and spent $14 million establishing the Jack Whittaker Foundation, a nonprofit organization to help West Virginians find jobs, buy food and pay for education.

[StClone]

1. Money Money Money

This guy was wealthy before he turned Stinking Rich.

I think he snapped because he was under much strain from thousands of people begging him for money.

[CatWoman]

2. If I were to ever wind the lottery

I try my damnest to keep it secret.

[Lydia Leftcoast]

3. So would I

I'd change my lifestyle very little and spend the money on good works and travel.

[northzax]

4. buy your tickets in Delaware

it's the only powerball state that allows you to remain anonymous.

otherwise, have your attorney claim the prize, and filter it through multiple corporations and partnerships. believe me, with 133 million, you can geta good attorney to do that for you.