Despite being sentenced to 180 days of probation and given a warning for slapping a man at a bar, Chestnut will still compete in his signature event.
will still compete in his signature event, Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest , on July 4, despite being on probation after Chestnut , 43, was sentenced to 180 days of probation on April 20 after being accused of slapping a man in the face during an altercation at an Indiana bar,exclusively reported on Monday, May 18.
A judge, however, has granted him permission to travel out of state to New York, where the contest is held annually.said the incident “did not violate Major League Eating’s code of conduct, as it occurred outside any organizational event or activity and it was addressed by local authorities,” according toFormer Major League Baseball player John Rocker claimed he was no longer allowed to drink at a hotel bar because of being recognized for his social and political views.
“THE HILTON IN COLUMBUS OH JUST CUT US OFF AFTER A COUPLE DRINKS AMONGST A BUNCH OF PEOPLE,” Rocker, 51, shared via X on Tuesday, January Chestnut was accused of slapping a man with an open hand after the two exchanged a friendly handshake in March, an affidavit obtained by“The accused pulled forward, moves closer and uses his right hand to strike on the face with an open hand,” the report stated. “ is observed reacting to the strike and moving his head downward and holding it there while the accused stands over him and . moves toward again and moves away from the accused.
” The document continued, “The touching was nude, insolent or angry because the open-handed strike was nonconsensual to the victim in a manner that caused pain while the accused allegedly used provocative language toward the victim to illicit a reaction. ”.
“He strives to always connect in a fun manner with fans. In this case, some inappropriate things were said that Joey reacted to. He’s committed to avoiding being in those situations going forward. ”Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will be starting his year with plenty of protein.
Combs, 56, will be served baked fish, grilled beef or tofu lo mein for his first meal of 2026, a spokesperson at Fort Dix exclusively confirms to Us Weekly. The famous inmate’s meal on New Year’s Day 2026 will include kidney beans, a , added: “My client took full responsibility for this misunderstanding and resolved the matter by pleading guilty to a lesser-included offense of Class B misdemeanor battery, one of the lowest-level misdemeanor offenses under Indiana law.
”, including in 2025 when he downed 70 ½ hot dogs and buns in just 10 minutes. It was a triumphant return after he was banned from the event in 2024 due to a competing sponsorship with a plant-based meat brand. His most recent competitive eating win came on May 9, when he achieved a three-peat at the 2026 Ultimate Bologna Showdown in Tennessee, setting a world record by eating 16 pounds of sausage in eight minutes.
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