ROCKY RECOVERY

Mark Sanchez Speaks Out After Battery Arrest and Stabbing

The ex-football player is facing felony charges after allegedly assaulting a truck driver over a parking dispute.

Former NFL quarterback and Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez spoke to the press after being booked at the Marion County jail in Indiana on Sunday. Sanchez is facing felony charges after allegedly assaulting a truck driver. “Right now, I’m just focused on the recovery,” Sanchez said to Fox 59/CBS 4. Sanchez, 38, was discharged from the hospital Sunday after he was stabbed in the chest by 69-year-old Perry Tole, who claimed self-defense. “And I just wanted to thank the first responders, Eskenazi Hospital...I just want to thank Dr. [Lindsey] Mossler, the surgeon. She saved my life, so I’m grateful for that. Sorry I can’t answer all your questions.” According to Tole, who is suing Sanchez and Fox for his injuries, the altercation stemmed from a parking dispute. Tole first attempted to pepper-spray Sanchez, who allegedly threw him against a dumpster in response. Tole also suffered a deep laceration through his cheek and tongue. Sanchez faced charges of battery resulting in an injury, public intoxication and unlawful entry. Prosecutors upgraded his charges to a Level 5 felony battery charge after they saw the extent of Tole’s injuries, which can result in one to six years in prison. Sanchez has plead not guilty to his charges.