Fogle beaten up in prison, TMZ says | Lexington Herald Leader

Former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle agreed to plead guilty to allegations that he paid for sex acts with minors and received child pornography in a case that destroyed his career at the sandwich-shop chain. — Former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle agreed to plead guilty to allegations that he paid for sex acts with minors and received child pornography in a case that destroyed his career at the sandwich-shop chain. Michael Conroy AP file

Jared Fogle’s been beaten up in prison, according to TMZ and the New York Post.

Fogle “got a surprise beatdown in federal prison from an inmate who has major issues with child molesters," they report.

According to TMZ, Fogle received a bloody nose, swollen face and scratches on his neck in the attack.

Fogle is serving a five years and eight months in Englewood prison for trading in child pornography and having sex with underage prostitutes.

TMZ reports that Fogle’s alleged prison assailant, Steven Nigg got put in solitary as punishment.

The Post also recently reported that Fogle has gained 30 pounds in prison, thanks in large part to a voracious appetite for honey buns.

This story was originally published March 16, 2016 at 10:03 AM with the headline "Fogle beaten up in prison, TMZ says."