Overview
- Judge James B. Osborn confirmed a Dec. 11 jury trial, with an omnibus hearing Nov. 20 and a final pretrial Dec. 2, after a brief conference where Sanchez was excused.
- Defense attorney Tim Delaney told the court Sanchez is still recovering from stab wounds and said his condition could affect the schedule.
- Deputy Prosecutor Daniel Cicchini said discovery is continuing and expressed doubt that December is a realistic trial timeframe.
- The court authorized limited media coverage of proceedings under a pooling arrangement, allowing photography, recording, streaming and television with strict restrictions.
- Sanchez faces a Level 5 felony battery charge and three misdemeanors from the Oct. 4 incident with 69-year-old truck driver Perry Tole, who asserts self-defense and has filed a civil suit against Sanchez and Fox.