Mark Sanchez charged with felony battery in Indianapolis; faces up to 6 years
Ex‑NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez has been charged by Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears with felony battery involving serious bodily injury and could face up to six years in jail following an altercation in Indianapolis in which Sanchez was hospitalized with stab wounds and later described as in stable condition. Police affidavits and hotel video cite a truck driver (identified by initials “P.T.”) saying he pulled a knife in self‑defense and suffered a cheek cut; earlier court filings also listed misdemeanor counts for battery resulting in injury, unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication, and authorities obtained a warrant to seize Sanchez’s phone and clothing ahead of an initial court hearing.
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📌 Key Facts
- Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears has charged former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez with felony battery involving serious bodily injury; the prosecutor said Sanchez could face up to six years in jail.
- Earlier Marion County court records listed misdemeanor charges against Sanchez: battery resulting in injury, unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle, and public intoxication.
- A police affidavit and hotel video describe an altercation in which Sanchez was stabbed multiple times; the truck driver, identified in filings only by the initials "P.T.," said he pulled a knife in self‑defense and suffered a cut to his left cheek.
- Police obtained a warrant to seize Sanchez's phone and clothing from the hospital as part of the investigation.
- An initial court hearing was scheduled for the coming Tuesday, and Prosecutor Ryan Mears issued a public statement about the case.
- CBS News published a video report noting the formal felony charge as a follow-up to earlier coverage of Sanchez's hospitalization.
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Mark Sanchez charged with felony, could face up to 6 years in jail, prosecutor says
New information:
- Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears has charged Mark Sanchez with felony battery involving serious bodily injury.
- Prosecutor said Sanchez 'could face up to six years in jail' on the felony battery charge.
- CBS News published a video report noting the formal felony charge (follow-up after earlier hospitalization coverage).
Ex-NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez stabbed in altercation leading to charges against him
New information:
- Marion County court records show misdemeanor charges filed against Sanchez: battery resulting in injury, unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication.
- Police affidavit cites hotel video and the truck driver's statement, describing Sanchez being stabbed multiple times and the driver pulling a knife in self‑defense; the driver is identified in filings only by initials 'P.T.' and suffered a cut to his left cheek.
- Police obtained a warrant to seize Sanchez's phone and clothing from the hospital; an initial court hearing was set for the coming Tuesday and Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears issued a public statement.