Man Suing Powerball Winner Edwin Castro Skips Court Hearing

Rivera’s criminal case was suspended after he was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation following an eruption in court last week, in which he fired his public defender and begged the judge for time to seek other counsel. Rivera pleaded not guilty to filing a false police report.

As RadarOnline.com reported, Castro asked the court to dismiss Rivera’s lawsuit, claiming he was the rightful owner of the winning ticket. Rivera sued Castro, the California Lottery Commission, and a guy named “Reggie.”

Rivera claimed he purchased the winning ticket from Joe’s Service Center in Altadena, California on November 7, 2022, only to have it allegedly stolen by “Reggie.”