Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will compete in the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4 after an Indiana judge approved travel while he serves probation. Chestnut pleaded guilty in April to a misdemeanor battery charge stemming from an alleged bar altercation in Indiana. Court records from Hamilton County show he received 180 days of probation. The probation does not bar him from competing in the Coney Island event. His attorney said Chestnut pleaded guilty to resolve the matter quickly. The judge approved travel requests tied to his competition schedule, enabling his summer appearance in New York.
"Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will still take center stage at this year's Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest after an Indiana judge allowed the competitive eating legend to travel while serving probation for a misdemeanor battery conviction."
"Court records from Hamilton County show Chestnut received 180 days of probation, but the sentence will not prevent him from competing in the iconic July 4 contest on Coney Island."
"Authorities accused him of slapping a man during the encounter, leading prosecutors to file a misdemeanor battery case. His attorney, Mario Massillamany, said Chestnut chose to plead guilty and resolve the matter quickly."
"The judge overseeing the case later approved travel requests tied to Chestnut's competition schedule, clearing the way for his summer appearance in New York."
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