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Prosecutors Upgrade Mark Sanchez Case to Felony as Alleged Victim Sues Fox

The driver has also sued Fox for negligent hiring in a case that now spans criminal and civil courts.

Overview

  • Marion County added a Level 5 felony count of battery resulting in serious bodily injury, which carries a potential 1 to 6 years in prison if convicted.
  • Perry Tole, 69, filed a civil suit seeking compensatory and punitive damages from Sanchez and Fox, alleging assault/battery and negligent hiring, retention, and supervision.
  • Police affidavits and surveillance footage cited by investigators allege Sanchez appeared intoxicated, entered the truck without permission, was pepper-sprayed, and was then stabbed by the driver who says he acted in self-defense.
  • Sanchez remained hospitalized in stable condition as his family said he is focused on recovery; he has pleaded not guilty and was initially charged with three misdemeanors.
  • Fox removed Sanchez from Sunday’s Colts-Raiders broadcast, and some outlets report unnamed sources say the network plans to pull him from on-air roles, a move not officially confirmed; a court hearing has been pushed to November.