Joey Chestnut, the competitive hot dog eating champion, is on probation after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge. Multiple outlets report that the case stems from an incident in Indiana in which Chestnut allegedly slapped a man while intoxicated at a bar. Following his plea, a court sentences him to probation, commonly described as lasting about six months. Sources also state that he is permitted to travel outside the state so he can continue competing. Several reports say the arrangement allows him to participate in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest and to pursue a Coney Island return. One outlet notes he is granted permission to travel for the contest, while another describes the same travel approval as being tied to his probation terms. Coverage also reflects that the plea and sentencing do not end his competitive schedule, but they place restrictions on his conduct during the probation period. Overall, the reporting agrees on the guilty plea to misdemeanor battery, the probation sentence, and the court’s travel authorization for upcoming events.