Mark Sanchez story

[BleedGopher]

This is such a strange story. He went from many thinking he was a victim, to being a suspect to now having a felony charge. I hope it was worth it for him.

Per ESPN:

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is facing a felony battery charge over an altercation between the former NFL quarterback and a 69-year-old truck driver early Saturday in Indianapolis.

Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears announced the upgraded charge Monday morning, saying Sanchez faces a Level 5 felony charge of battery "involving serious bodily injury." Punishment can range from one to six years in prison, according to Mears.

"One of the challenges you have in a case like this is that you are dealing with individuals who are receiving medical care and that's, obviously, the most important thing, that individuals are treated appropriately," Mears said. "But once we were provided with additional information about the victim's current medical condition, it became clear to us that additional charges needed to be filed."

Sanchez now facing felony charge for altercation

Mark Sanchez is facing a felony battery charge over the altercation between the former NFL quarterback and a 69-year-old truck driver early Saturday in Indianapolis.

www.espn.com

Skol Vikes!!

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

This is such a strange story. He went from many thinking he was a victim, to being a suspect to now having a felony charge. I hope it was worth it for him.

Per ESPN:

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is facing a felony battery charge over an altercation between the former NFL quarterback and a 69-year-old truck driver early Saturday in Indianapolis.

Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears announced the upgraded charge Monday morning, saying Sanchez faces a Level 5 felony charge of battery "involving serious bodily injury." Punishment can range from one to six years in prison, according to Mears.

"One of the challenges you have in a case like this is that you are dealing with individuals who are receiving medical care and that's, obviously, the most important thing, that individuals are treated appropriately," Mears said. "But once we were provided with additional information about the victim's current medical condition, it became clear to us that additional charges needed to be filed."

Sanchez now facing felony charge for altercation

Mark Sanchez is facing a felony battery charge over the altercation between the former NFL quarterback and a 69-year-old truck driver early Saturday in Indianapolis.

www.espn.com

Skol Vikes!!

I read one report which quoted him as saying he only remembered trying to get into the window of a vehicle - my debauchery experience makes me think, he was in a Blackout which wasn’t supplied by the Scorpions.

 

[Ope3]

This is such a strange story. He went from many thinking he was a victim, to being a suspect to now having a felony charge. I hope it was worth it for him.

Per ESPN:

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is facing a felony battery charge over an altercation between the former NFL quarterback and a 69-year-old truck driver early Saturday in Indianapolis.

Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears announced the upgraded charge Monday morning, saying Sanchez faces a Level 5 felony charge of battery "involving serious bodily injury." Punishment can range from one to six years in prison, according to Mears.

"One of the challenges you have in a case like this is that you are dealing with individuals who are receiving medical care and that's, obviously, the most important thing, that individuals are treated appropriately," Mears said. "But once we were provided with additional information about the victim's current medical condition, it became clear to us that additional charges needed to be filed."

Sanchez now facing felony charge for altercation

Mark Sanchez is facing a felony battery charge over the altercation between the former NFL quarterback and a 69-year-old truck driver early Saturday in Indianapolis.

www.espn.com

Skol Vikes!!

I'm no fan of FOX, but I do not see how they are named in the lawsuit. That seems incredibly farfetched that they are somehow liable.

 

[Slim Tubby]

I'm no fan of FOX, but I do not see how they are named in the lawsuit. That seems incredibly farfetched that they are somehow liable.

Agreed...but Florio from PFT offered this:

Victim sues Mark Sanchez, Fox for injuries from Saturday incident​

Published October 6, 2025 05:23 PM


When someone injures another person, justice can come in one of two forms — from the criminal justice system or the civil justice system.

The man who was allegedly attacked by former NFL quarterback and current Fox analyst Mark Sanchez is seeking relief in both forums.

Via TMZ.com, 69-year-old Perry Tole has sued Sanchez and Fox for injuries arising from the incident that happened early Saturday in Indianapolis, where Sanchez was preparing to call the Raiders-Colts game for Fox.

The claims against Sanchez will be direct and clear: Assault, battery, and possibly other related legal theories arising from the things Sanchez allegedly did during the altercation. The claims against Fox are based on legal theories of negligent hiring, negligent retention, and negligent supervision, with a specific allegation that Sanchez has a “‘propensity for drinking and/or harmful conduct.’”

Tole contends that he has suffered severe permanent disfigurement, loss of function, other physical injuries, emotional distress, and other damages, with injuries to his head, jaw, and neck. Graphic photos posted by the local Fox and CBS affiliates on Sunday show a battered man with an apparently significant gash in his left cheek. He was also wearing a brace on his neck.
No, Fox is not responsible for the unforeseeable criminal misconduct of its employees. If, however, Fox knew or had reason to know that Sanchez had the capacity to engage in such behavior, Fox has potential liability.

Ultimately, the case against Fox will turn on the facts developed during the discovery process and the legal standards in Indiana regarding an employer’s responsibility to protect others from misdeeds of its employees.

Tole’s lawyer will logically seek any and all evidence of other incidents involving Sanchez during his time with Fox or before he was hired, questioning all colleagues about his habits while at company functions or when traveling for Fox assignments. Does Sanchez routinely drink to excess? How does he behave when he is intoxicated? Have there been incidents with coworkers? Others?

Where did Sanchez go on Friday before the incident? Was he at a Fox-arranged event, drinking with colleagues? Did anyone think he seemed to be overserved? Were arrangements made to get him back to the hotel safely? Or was he left to stumble through Indianapolis?

These are all fair questions. Fox brought a team of employees to Indianapolis to work a football game. Fox owes a basic duty of care to the citizens of Indianapolis. Pole’s lawyers will have every right to ask tough questions aimed at figuring out whether Fox exercised reasonable care — or any care at all — to protect innocent bystanders from potentially foreseeable interactions with intoxicated Fox employees.

Skeptics will dismiss the case as a money grab. But Tole didn’t ask for this. Like anyone who suffers injuries in an incident they did not cause, it’s always better to have been left alone and to have no reason to sue anyone. Whether the money comes from Sanchez, Fox, or both, Tole is entitled to compensation for injuries he suffered, if the incident occurred the way the authorities in Indianapolis believe it did.

 

[howeda7]

I'm no fan of FOX, but I do not see how they are named in the lawsuit. That seems incredibly farfetched that they are somehow liable.

It's a big stretch. He was in town on a work assignment but given that he has no previous convictions for violence I don't see how Fox is negligent for hiring him.

 

[Slim Tubby]

It's a big stretch. He was in town on a work assignment but given that he has no previous convictions for violence I don't see how Fox is negligent for hiring him.

"FOX...my client would like to discuss an undisclosed settlement agreement."

 

[howeda7]

"FOX...my client would like to discuss an undisclosed settlement agreement."

I mean probably. Compared to $787 million they can settle this with change from the couch.

 

[Slim Tubby]

I mean probably. Compared to $787 million they can settle this with change from the couch.

FOX News would also be required to ship Gutfeld to Siberia as part of the agreement.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

"FOX...my client would like to discuss an undisclosed settlement agreement."

Exactly - settling is better than all the negative publicity.

He has shown questionable judgment for many moons, including dating a HS girl when he was the starting QB for the Jets (See link below)

Gee Fox why would you hire a person, who as a 24 year old who dated a 17 year old girl?

Mark Sanchez Romanced Me: 17-Year-Old Girl

'EK' claims to have 'hooked up' with New York Jets quarterback

www.newser.com

Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez met a new lady friend on New Year’s Eve, and she just so happens to be a 17-year-old high school student. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, writes AJ Daulerio on Deadspin: In both New York and New Jersey, where the romancing allegedly occurred, it’s perfectly legal for a 24-year-old man to date a 17-year-old girl. The girl in question, whom Daulerio refers to only as EK, reached out to Deadspin with her story before changing her mind and deciding she didn’t want the infamy that would come along with its publication—but that didn’t stop Deadspin from running it.

EK claims she met Sanchez while partying at a Manhattan nightclub on Dec. 31, and that she was upfront with him about her age. Sanchez texted her and she freaked out about it on Facebook (Deadspin has a screenshot; click to see), then he gave her tickets to the Bills-Jets game. Ultimately, they had a dinner date in New York and then they, in Daulerio’s words, “hooked up.” EK says they “went back to his place in Jersey after dinner,” and as proof, she offers pictures of what she claims is Sanchez’s room. After that, a few more 2am text messages followed, and, at least until recently, EK said she was still “close” with Sanchez, although she doesn’t think he’s “necessarily good to women.” (This is hardly the only recent juicy Jets story; click for more of the team's tabloid-worthy incidents.)

IIRC this was carried by all the dailies in NYC.

 

[denguegopher]

IIRC he was charged with rape while at USC, but the case was either tossed or he was found not guilty. Again this is just a memory and not necessarily a fact.

 

[Ope3]

Agreed...but Florio from PFT offered this:

Victim sues Mark Sanchez, Fox for injuries from Saturday incident​

Published October 6, 2025 05:23 PM


When someone injures another person, justice can come in one of two forms — from the criminal justice system or the civil justice system.

The man who was allegedly attacked by former NFL quarterback and current Fox analyst Mark Sanchez is seeking relief in both forums.

Via TMZ.com, 69-year-old Perry Tole has sued Sanchez and Fox for injuries arising from the incident that happened early Saturday in Indianapolis, where Sanchez was preparing to call the Raiders-Colts game for Fox.

The claims against Sanchez will be direct and clear: Assault, battery, and possibly other related legal theories arising from the things Sanchez allegedly did during the altercation. The claims against Fox are based on legal theories of negligent hiring, negligent retention, and negligent supervision, with a specific allegation that Sanchez has a “‘propensity for drinking and/or harmful conduct.’”

Tole contends that he has suffered severe permanent disfigurement, loss of function, other physical injuries, emotional distress, and other damages, with injuries to his head, jaw, and neck. Graphic photos posted by the local Fox and CBS affiliates on Sunday show a battered man with an apparently significant gash in his left cheek. He was also wearing a brace on his neck.
No, Fox is not responsible for the unforeseeable criminal misconduct of its employees. If, however, Fox knew or had reason to know that Sanchez had the capacity to engage in such behavior, Fox has potential liability.

Ultimately, the case against Fox will turn on the facts developed during the discovery process and the legal standards in Indiana regarding an employer’s responsibility to protect others from misdeeds of its employees.

Tole’s lawyer will logically seek any and all evidence of other incidents involving Sanchez during his time with Fox or before he was hired, questioning all colleagues about his habits while at company functions or when traveling for Fox assignments. Does Sanchez routinely drink to excess? How does he behave when he is intoxicated? Have there been incidents with coworkers? Others?

Where did Sanchez go on Friday before the incident? Was he at a Fox-arranged event, drinking with colleagues? Did anyone think he seemed to be overserved? Were arrangements made to get him back to the hotel safely? Or was he left to stumble through Indianapolis?

These are all fair questions. Fox brought a team of employees to Indianapolis to work a football game. Fox owes a basic duty of care to the citizens of Indianapolis. Pole’s lawyers will have every right to ask tough questions aimed at figuring out whether Fox exercised reasonable care — or any care at all — to protect innocent bystanders from potentially foreseeable interactions with intoxicated Fox employees.

Skeptics will dismiss the case as a money grab. But Tole didn’t ask for this. Like anyone who suffers injuries in an incident they did not cause, it’s always better to have been left alone and to have no reason to sue anyone. Whether the money comes from Sanchez, Fox, or both, Tole is entitled to compensation for injuries he suffered, if the incident occurred the way the authorities in Indianapolis believe it did.

I guess if he was at work function and supplied booze on FOX's dime, maybe not as much of a stretch.

 

[GopherVotary]

He has shown questionable judgment for many moons, including dating a HS girl when he was the staring QB for the Jets (See link below)

Too many of the Jets QBs have had trouble with staring, which explains why they suck year after year.

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

Too many of the Jets QBs have had trouble with staring, which explains why they suck year after year.

Your pettiness is inspiring

Your co-workers must adore you

 

[GophersInIowa]

IIRC he was charged with rape while at USC, but the case was either tossed or he was found not guilty. Again this is just a memory and not necessarily a fact.

Correct. Just an incidence like this and a few witnesses saying Sanchez drinks a lot or is a violent drunk is probably all they need to get Fox to pay up.

In 2006, the former quarterback was arrested after a fellow USC student accused him of sexual assault. Sanchez was released from jail the next day and suspended from school. On June 3, 2006, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office announced that no charges would be filed and he was promptly reinstated as a student athlete.

Mark Sanchez Accused in Stabbing Case: Hospital Arrest Details

Mark Sanchez, former NFL quarterback, was arrested at an Indianapolis hospital following a stabbing incident leaving two injured. Details inside

www.usmagazine.com

 

[Spaulding!No!]

Too many of the Jets QBs have had trouble with staring, which explains why they suck year after year.

Brett F. Liked to stare. Too soon?

 

[Gopher_In_NYC]

Brett F. Liked to stare. Too soon?

Do you send pics too?

You seem like that might be in your balliwick.