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Judge Keeps Dec. 11 Trial Date for Mark Sanchez as Defense Cites Ongoing Recovery

Prosecutors questioned whether the date is realistic given ongoing discovery.

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.