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Hot Dog Champ Chestnut Gets Probation, Will Still Compete
21 May
Summary
- Joey Chestnut pleaded guilty to battery and received probation.
- He received permission to travel for the July 4th hot dog contest.
- Chestnut is pursuing his 18th Nathan's Famous Hot Dog title.
Joey Chestnut, a dominant 17-time champion of the Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, has been sentenced to 180 days of probation. This follows his guilty plea to a misdemeanor battery charge on April 20, 2026, stemming from an altercation at an Indiana bar on March 21, 2026. The champion reportedly slapped a man while intoxicated.
Despite the legal proceedings, Chestnut was granted permission to travel outside Indiana. This crucial allowance means he can participate in the upcoming July 4th contest in Coney Island, New York. He is set to defend his title, seeking his 18th victory.
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