NEW YORK — The Latest on the Nathan’s Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest (all times local):
5:20 p.m.
A handful of animal rights activists who were taken into police custody as they tried to unfold a banner at the annual July Fourth hot dog eating contest at Nathan’s Famous in New York have been released without charges.
The demonstrators say they’re from a group called Direct Action Everywhere, and want Nathan’s to stop holding the contest.
Police say they took five people into custody on Tuesday, brought them to a precinct for questioning and then released them.
Another group, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, separately had members giving away free vegan hot dogs outside the event.
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut won the men’s division for the 10th time, by eating 72 hot dogs and buns. Miki Sudo won the women’s division with 41 hot dogs and buns.
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3:45 p.m.
Joey “Jaws” Chestnut has broken his own record to extend his reign as chowing champion at the annual July Fourth hot dog eating contest at Nathan’s Famous in New York.
The San Jose, California-based competitor logged a 10th win by downing 72 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes Tuesday. He beat Carmen Cincotti (sihn-CAH’-tee), who ate 60.
Chestnut set the previous record at 70 last year.
Miki Sudo (MIHK’-ee SOO’-doh) has notched her fourth win in the women’s division.
The Las Vegas woman ate 41 hot dogs and buns, besting Michelle Lesco’s 32.Police say five people were taken into custody after trying to disrupt the event. The people appeared to be attempting to unfold a black banner in the crowd before police stopped them and took them away.
1:55 p.m.
Police say five people have been taken into custody after trying to disrupt the annual Nathan’s…
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