Joey Chestnut, known as America's top competitive eater, has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to two counts of battery related to an incident at a bar in Hamilton County, Indiana, on March 21. The altercation occurred when a fan approached Chestnut, leading to a handshake that ended with Chestnut slapping the man across the face. The incident was captured on video, which showed Chestnut pulling the victim in before the slap occurred. Following the incident, Chestnut, who admitted to being intoxicated, stated he was unaware of the situation and later acknowledged that the video did not portray him well. Despite these legal troubles, Chestnut confirmed he has no travel restrictions and plans to participate in the upcoming Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on July 4, where he aims to defend his title. His team expressed regret over the incident, stating that Chestnut strives to engage positively with fans and is committed to avoiding similar situations in the future.