Joey Chestnut Hit With Probation Sentence After Pleading Guilty To Slapping Man While Drunk
Joey Chestnut has been sentenced to 180 days of probation after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge. The incident occurred at a bar in Indiana where he slapped a man while intoxicated. Chestnut has taken responsibility for the altercation and is allowed to travel for an upcoming eating contest.
- ▪Joey Chestnut was sentenced to 180 days of probation for a battery charge.
- ▪The incident took place at Joe's Grill in Hamilton County, Indiana.
- ▪Chestnut slapped a man in the face while drunk, resulting in a complaint of pain from the victim.
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| Canonical URL | https://dailycaller.com/2026/05/20/joey-chestnut-probation-sentence-guilty-plea-slap-man-drunk/ |
| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 19:51:29 +0000 |
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Sports Joey Chestnut Hit With Probation Sentence After Pleading Guilty To Slapping Man While Drunk (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) Andrew Powell Sports Reporter May 20, 2026 3:51 PM ET May 20, 2026 3:51 PM ET Andrew Powell Sports Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut was given a probation sentence of 180 days following a guilty plea to a battery charge, according to court records. The charge is a misdemeanor.
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