Former NFL quarterback and present Fox Sports activities shade commentator Mark Sanchez, who was arrested for multiple misdemeanors following a bodily altercation this weekend, is now dealing with a felony cost of battery involving severe bodily damage, prosecutors in Indianapolis introduced.
The extra severe cost was added after investigators discovered of the severity of the sufferer’s accidents, Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears mentioned at a information convention on Monday.
“This was a scenario that didn’t have to happen,” Mears mentioned.
New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez warms up earlier than an NFL soccer recreation between the Jets and the Tennessee Titans, Dec. 17, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn.
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“The allegations contain a 38-year-old man changing into concerned in an altercation with a 69-year-old man who sustained vital and really severe accidents” over a dispute about parking, Mears mentioned.
Different fees are potential, Mears mentioned, noting they’re nonetheless in “the early levels of this investigation.”
Early Saturday morning, Sanchez allegedly approached a 69-year-old truck driver in a resort loading dock and “escalated a dispute concerning the sufferer’s parked car,” in keeping with police and prosecutors. Sanchez allegedly climbed into the truck and stored the motive force from calling for assist earlier than a struggle broke out, in keeping with court docket information.
Mark Sanchez stands on the sidelines earlier than an NFL soccer recreation between the Tennessee Titans and the New York Jets, Dec. 17, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn.
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“After the altercation turned bodily, it’s alleged that pepper spray was distributed, and Sanchez suffered accidents per being stabbed,” prosecutors mentioned in a press release this weekend.
A number of angles of surveillance footage captured the incident and witnesses have come ahead, Mears mentioned.
Sanchez was arrested on the hospital and initially charged with three misdemeanors: battery with damage, illegal entry of a motorcar and public intoxication, police mentioned. He posted a $300 money bond on Sunday and is due in court docket on Tuesday.
With the extra cost, the case will probably be transferred to a significant felony court docket, Mears mentioned. The sentence for the felony cost may very well be one to 6 years, Mears mentioned.
Sanchez was in Indianapolis as a part of the broadcasting crew for Sunday’s recreation between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Indianapolis Colts. He didn’t find yourself calling the sport.
Mark Sanchez walks on the sector earlier than an NFL soccer recreation between the Los Angeles Rams and the Jacksonville Jaguars, Dec. 5, 2021, in Inglewood, Calif.
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Indianapolis Police Chief Christopher Bailey mentioned Monday, “I don’t care who you might be, I don’t care what you do for a residing. … When you come into our metropolis, commit violence, we are going to use all of the instruments at our disposal to carry you accountable.”
Sanchez was the No. 5 total decide by the New York Jets in 2009 after main USC to a 12-1 document and victory over Penn State within the Rose Bowl. He led the Jets to back-to-back AFC Championship appearances in his first two seasons, however went simply 14-17 with 39 touchdowns and 36 interceptions in his subsequent two seasons.
He had transient stops in Philadelphia, Dallas and Washington, however by no means performed within the playoffs once more after his first two seasons.
