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Rags-To-Riches Lottery Win
- Abraham Shakespeare won a $30 million Florida lottery and chose a lump sum of $17 million.
- He paid debts, bought a home, and tried to stay humble while people relentlessly asked him for money.
Wealth Attracts Constant Pressure
- Sudden wealth amplified social pressure and exploitation rather than happiness for Abraham.
- His generosity became a liability as requests and expectations overwhelmed him.
Friendship Turned Court Battle
- Michael Ford accused Abraham of stealing the winning tickets and sued him for a share.
- A jury cleared Abraham after five days of testimony and one hour's deliberation.