Was arrested after hot dog contest . Kobayashi -- who took home the title every year from 2001 to 2006 -- did not compete because of a contract dispute with Major League Eating . NEW : Not a publicity stunt , spokeswoman said . Rival Chestnut won this year 's challenge . He faces two criminal charges .
Was arrested after hot dog contest . NEW : Not a publicity stunt , spokeswoman said . Rival Chestnut won this year 's challenge . He faces two criminal charges .