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Fox analyst and former quarterback Mark Sanchez’s legal battle has taken a new turn after the presiding judge recused herself from the case. The Daily Mail reported on Tuesday that Indiana court records show a recusal order signed by Judge Jennifer Prinz Harrison.
The order, according to the report, requested that the case be randomly reassigned to another judge. Meanwhile, the order did not provide details on the judge’s reason for seeking to be recused from the case.
Recall that Mark Sanchez was involved in an alleged violent confrontation on Saturday with a 69-year-old truck driver in Indianapolis. The former Jets quarterback was hospitalized after he was stabbed in the altercation.
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According to the police, Sanchez suffered multiple stabs in his upper right torso. However, he also inflicted a large laceration on the left cheek of the truck driver, which also had him hospitalized.
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The 38-year-old was originally charged with battery resulting in an injury, public intoxication, and unlawful entry. Marion County prosecutors added a level 5 felony battery charge afterward. The former quarterback entered a plea of not guilty on all charges.
The Fox analyst had gone to Indianapolis to cover the Colts and Las Vegas Raiders game for the network. He was not available to call the game, however, despite having attended practice on Friday.
Mark Sanchez has also been hit by a civil suit from the truck driver, now identified as Perry Tole. The driver, represented by Erik J. May of Golitko & Daly PC, is suing the Fox employee for one count of assault/battery. The suit also mentions Fox, accused by Tole of one count of negligent hiring, retention, and supervision.
Mark Sanchez thanks first responders who “saved” his life
Mark Sanchez was released on Sunday after getting detained at Marion County Jail. He spoke to the press after his release, voicing his appreciation to the first responders and hospital staff who treated him after his violent altercation.
He said:
“I’m just focused on my recovery. I just want to thank the first responders. Eskenazi Hospital. I just want to thank Dr. (Lindsey) Mossler, the surgeon. She saved my life.”He added that he’s recovering slowly, noting that the recovery will be “a long process.” Sanchez faces one to six years behind bars if he’s found guilty of the charges brought against him.
The pretrial hearing is set for Nov. 5, with Sanchez cleared to appear virtually.
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