Joey Chestnut will defend Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest title on July 4 while serving probation sentence
Joey Chestnut will defend his title at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4 while serving a probation sentence. He pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery after an incident at a bar in Indiana. Despite the legal issues, he has been granted permission to travel for the event.
- ▪Joey Chestnut was sentenced to 180 days of probation after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge.
- ▪He was involved in an altercation at an Indiana bar where he allegedly slapped a man.
- ▪Chestnut has won the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 17 times and will compete again this year.
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Sports Joey Chestnut will defend Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest title on July 4 while serving probation sentence The competitive eating legend pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery after an incident at an Indiana bar in March By Scott Thompson Fox News Published May 20, 2026 9:52pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Joey Chestnut sentenced to probation after drunken bar altercation Joey Chestnut, a 17-time winner of the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, is sentenced to 180 days of probation after pleading guilty to a charge from a bar altercation.
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