Overview

• Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears announced a Level 5 felony battery charge after receiving updated medical information about the alleged victim’s injuries.
• The driver, identified as Perry Tole, filed a civil suit accusing Sanchez of assault and alleging negligent hiring, retention, and supervision by Fox Corporation.
• Police records cite hotel surveillance and witness statements indicating Sanchez, appearing intoxicated, confronted the driver, who used pepper spray and then a knife in claimed self-defense.
• Officials say Tole sustained a deep facial laceration through his left cheek and Sanchez suffered multiple stab wounds to his upper body, with both taken to a hospital.
• Court documents indicate Sanchez intends to plead not guilty, and he remains under medical care with an initial court hearing set for Tuesday.