Joey Chestnut to defend hot-dog-eating crown on probation after battery plea
Joey Chestnut, the reigning champion of the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, will compete while on probation after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge. The incident occurred during a night out in Indiana, where he was accused of slapping a man. Despite the legal issues, Chestnut has been granted permission to travel and defend his title this summer.
- ▪Joey Chestnut pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge and was sentenced to 180 days of probation.
- ▪He was accused of slapping a man during a late night out at an Indiana bar.
- ▪Chestnut will compete in the Nathan's Famous contest on July 4 while on probation.
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Joey Chestnut to defend hot-dog-eating crown on probation after battery pleaTopic:Human InterestThu 21 May 2026 at 11:20amThu 21 May 2026 at 11:20amThu 21 May 2026 at 11:20amJoey Chestnut ate 70 and a half hot-dogs in 10 minutes at an eating contest last year. (AP: Mary Altaffer)In short:Competitive hot-dog eater Joey "Jaws" Chestnut will compete while on probation this year after he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanour battery charge.The competitive-eating sensation was accused of slapping a man across the face during a late night out at an Indiana bar, according to Us Weekly.
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