Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJoey "Jaws" Chestnut, the 17-time champion of Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, is confirmed to compete in the upcoming July 4 event. Chestnut is currently serving 180 days of probation in Hamilton County, Indiana, after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge on April 20. A judge has granted him permission to travel outside the state, clearing his path to defend his title on Coney Island. The battery charge originated from an incident where Chestnut allegedly slapped a man at an Indiana bar, later telling law enforcement he was intoxicated and could not recall the altercation. Major League Eating, which oversees the contest, confirmed that the incident did not violate their code of conduct as it occurred outside any organizational event. In fullCompetitive eater Joey Chestnut set for Coney Island comeback after arrest dramaThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Hot dog king Joey Chestnut will compete on July 4 despite bar brawl case
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJoey "Jaws" Chestnut, the 17-time champion of Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest, is confirmed to compete in the upcoming July 4 event. Chestnut is currently serving 180 days of probation in Hamilton County, Indiana, after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge on April 20. A judge has granted him permission to travel outside the state, clearing his path to defend his title on Coney Island. The battery charge originated from an incident where Chestnut allegedly slapped a man at an Indiana bar, later telling law enforcement he was intoxicated and could not recall the altercation. Major League Eating, which oversees the contest, confirmed that the incident did not violate their code of conduct as it occurred outside any organizational event. In fullCompetitive eater Joey Chestnut set for Coney Island comeback after arrest dramaThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
