Joey Chestnut's Protestor Incident
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USAToday - Joey Chestnut has since expressed regret for briefly putting a protester in a chokehold this week during the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. Video of the moment went viral after Chestnut won his 15th title in 16 years. “As soon as a I grabbed the guy, I realized he was a kid,’’ Chestnut told USA TODAY Sports the following day. “I felt bad afterwards. I was just amped up, just focused on getting back to eating...it’s just unfortunate. I wish that it didn’t happen. It’s a bummer.''
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