Overview

• Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears announced an upgraded Level 5 felony battery charge for causing serious bodily injury, which carries a potential 1–6 year prison term.
• The alleged victim, identified as Perry Tole, filed a civil lawsuit seeking damages from Sanchez and Fox, alleging assault/battery and negligent hiring or retention.
• According to a police affidavit, Sanchez smelled of alcohol, entered the driver’s truck and shoved him, leading the driver to use pepper spray and then a knife in claimed self-defense; Sanchez sustained multiple stab wounds and Tole suffered a deep facial laceration.
• Fox Sports removed Sanchez from the weekend broadcast and said he was hospitalized in stable condition, while unconfirmed reports cite unnamed insiders saying the network is preparing to part ways.
• Sanchez’s family says he remains under medical care; the initial court appearance slated for Tuesday was rescheduled to November as investigators continue to gather evidence.