Former NFL quarterback and present Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez was absent from his pre-trial listening to in Indianapolis on Wednesday, October 22, along with his lawyer telling the courtroom that he’s nonetheless recovering from stab wounds sustained earlier this month.
According to PeopleSanchez’s lawyer, Tim Delaney, appeared in Marion County courtroom on October 22 and defined that the 38-year-old was excused from attending attributable to ongoing medical remedy.
“That process is still ongoing,” Delaney informed the courtroom, thanking the choose for “allowing our client to be excused in today’s hearing” whereas his restoration continues.
Delaney additionally famous that Sanchez’s situation “may impact some of the dates” main as much as trial, however confirmed that the protection has recorded all scheduled deadlines.
Judge James Osborn, who just lately inherited the case after Judge Jennifer Prinz Harrison recused herself, set a trial date for December 11. A pretrial calendar has additionally been established upfront of jury choice.
Sanchez is dealing with 4 costs: one depend of felony battery leading to severe bodily damage and three misdemeanors—battery leading to bodily damage, unauthorized entry of a motorcar, and public intoxication that endangers the lifetime of one other. He has pleaded not responsible.
The costs stem from an October 4 altercation in downtown Indianapolis. According to police, Sanchez confronted 69-year-old truck driver Perry Tole, who was working close to the loading dock of The Westin resort. Surveillance footage cited in courtroom paperwork reveals Sanchez pursuing Tole into an alleyway, grabbing him, and throwing him towards a wall.
Investigators say Tole responded through the use of pepper spray, which Sanchez appeared to brush off. Believing he was at risk, Tole pulled a knife and stabbed Sanchez a number of occasions.
Both males had been hospitalized—Sanchez in essential situation and Tole with facial accidents. Sanchez was discharged every week later below circumstances set by the courtroom, together with reserving with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
In the times following the incident, Tole filed a civil lawsuit towards Sanchez and FOX Corp., citing damages from the encounter.
Meanwhile, Indianapolis police chief Chris Bailey emphasised that Sanchez could be handled like every other defendant. “I don’t care who you are. If you come into our city and commit violence, we will use all the tools at our disposal to hold you accountable,” Bailey stated.
The case stays on monitor for trial in December, although Sanchez’s well being standing will proceed to be monitored by the courtroom.