Dec 11 trial set for Sanchez in Indianapolis stabbing case

A Marion County judge on Wednesday confirmed a December 11 jury trial date for former NFL quarterback and Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez in connection with an October 4 altercation in downtown Indianapolis, but excused Sanchez from the brief pretrial hearing and acknowledged his ongoing recovery from stab wounds sustained in the incident. Judge James B. Osborn also scheduled a final pretrial conference for December 2 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern.

Sanchez, 38, faces a felony count of battery resulting in serious bodily injury and several misdemeanors, including battery resulting in bodily injury, unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication that endangers another. Prosecutors upgraded one count to a felony on October 6. Sanchez has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors told the court discovery materials should be provided to the defense soon.

Sanchez’s attorney, Tim Delaney, told the judge his client remains in recovery after suffering multiple stab wounds to his torso and undergoing surgical treatment. Delaney thanked the court for excusing Sanchez from attending in person and said the rehabilitation process could affect scheduling, though he added that, for now, the...