Former Jets quarterback and current Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez is now facing at least one felony charge for his role in the weekend incident in Indianapolis that resulted in him getting stabbed.
Sanchez’s brother, Nick, put out a statement through crisis manager Andrew Bourke, who is working for the family.
“This has been a deeply distressing time for everyone involved,” Nick said, via The Athletic. “Mark and our family are incredibly grateful for the concern, love, and support we’ve received over the past few days. Mark remains under medical care for the serious injuries he sustained and is focused on his recovery as the legal process continues. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the first responders and medical staff.”
According to Fox 59, Sanchez, 38, got into an altercation with a 69-year-old grease disposal truck operator after Sanchez was upset that the truck was blocking an alley.
The other person in the incident told police that he initially tried to defend himself against Sanchez with pepper spray. Then, he allegedly used a knife to defend himself.
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office announced on Sunday that Sanchez was charged with battery with injury, public intoxication and unlawful entry of a vehicle.
In a Monday press conference, the authorities announced that Sanchez also faces a Level 5 felony battery charge, which carries a one-to-six-year sentence.
Sanchez was in Indianapolis to cover Sunday’s Colts-Raiders game.
“I don’t care who you are. I don’t care what you do for a living. I don’t care where you live. If you come into our city, commit violence, we will use all the tools that are at our disposal to hold you accountable,” said Indianapolis Police Chief Chris Bailey, via the Indy Star.
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