Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest Won’t Punish Joey Chestnut After Guilty Plea
Nathan's Famous has confirmed that Joey Chestnut will not face any penalties and will be allowed to compete in this year's hot dog eating contest despite his recent guilty plea. Chestnut pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery after an incident at an Indiana bar. He has been sentenced to probation, which coincides with the date of the contest, but Nathan's spokesperson stated that the incident is unrelated to the competition.
- ▪Joey Chestnut pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery but will still compete in Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest.
- ▪The incident occurred at an Indiana bar where Chestnut was accused of hitting a man.
- ▪Nathan's spokesperson stated that the incident has nothing to do with the contest and Chestnut will not be penalized.
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