Joey Chestnut sentenced after pleading guilty to slapping man at Joe's Grille in Westfield
WTHR • • sports
Key Points:
- Joey Chestnut, renowned competitive eater, pleaded guilty to two counts of battery following an incident at Joe's Grille in Hamilton County in March.
- The incident involved Chestnut slapping a man who approached him for a handshake, as confirmed by police video footage and witness statements.
- Chestnut was sentenced to 180 days of probation and admitted to being intoxicated and having limited memory of the event.
- Despite his probation, Chestnut’s ability to compete in the 2026 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest remains uncertain as he will still be under probation during the event.
- Chestnut is famous for winning 17 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contests, making this legal issue notable in the competitive eating community.