Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, a 17-time winner and reigning champion of Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, is scheduled to compete in the July 4 event on Coney Island. Chestnut is on probation after entering a guilty plea on April 20 to a misdemeanor battery charge in Hamilton County, Indiana. He received 180 days of probation. A judge granted permission for him to travel outside Indiana, allowing him to defend his Mustard Belt this summer. The probation stems from accusations that Chestnut slapped a man across the face during a late-night incident at an Indiana bar. Law enforcement questioned him, and he reportedly said he was intoxicated and could not recall the altercation.
"Competitive eating legend Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, the reigning champion and 17-time winner of Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, is set to compete in the iconic July 4 spectacle despite being on probation for a misdemeanor battery charge. Chestnut entered a guilty plea on April 20 and was subsequently sentenced to 180 days of probation in Hamilton County, Indiana. A judge has since granted him permission to travel outside the state, clearing the path for him to defend his coveted Mustard Belt on Coney Island this summer."
"The incident leading to his probation involved accusations of Chestnut slapping a man across the face during a late-night out at an Indiana bar, as reported by Us Weekly. Competitive eater Joey Chestnut is on probation after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)"
"When questioned by law enforcement, the competitive eating sensation reportedly stated he was intoxicated and could not recall the altercation. His attorney, Mario Massillamany, did not immediately respond to requests fo"
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