EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 23: Mark Sanchez (Photo by Benjamin Solomon/Getty Images)
Mark Sanchez has been officially charged following the altercation that led to his arr/est in Indianapolis, but the case has already undergone a strange twist.

The former NFL quarterback sustained multiple st2b wounds after allegedly attacking a truck driver outside a hotel the night before he was supposed to cover a game between the Raiders and Colts for FOX Sports.

He is now facing serious prison time on a felony charge, having also been charged with several misdemeanors.

With the 38-year-old now set for a pretrial hearing, the judge in the case has recused herself.

According to the Indy Star, Judge Jennifer Prinz Harrison has signed an order to remove herself from the case, requesting that the Marion County Clerk’s office randomly assign the matter to another major felony court in the county.

Mark Sanchez Can Attend Hearings Remotely

Mark Sanchez (Photo via Twitter)
The judge did not give a reason, but this typically happens in instances where they know one of the parties or a close family member personally.

“Sanchez’s case was reassigned to Marion County Judge James Osborn. The judge rescheduled Sanchez’s first pretrial conference for Oct. 22 and his jury trial for December, according to court documents,” the outlet reported.

Harrison has been criticized by police and families of crime victims for being too lenient in her sentencing.

“Sentencing decisions are made in strict accordance with Indiana law, which requires the Court to consider all relevant factual and statutory factors, including both mitigating and aggravating circumstances,” Marion County Trial Courts spokesperson Luke Britt said last week.

Court documents also note that the analyst can attend his hearings remotely.

Sanchez is facing a level 5 felony battery resulting in serious bodily injury charge and three misdemeanors, including battery resulting in injury, public intoxication, and unlawful entry of a motor vehicle.

He is also being sued along with FOX.

He initially faced misdemeanors; however, prosecutors added a felony charge after realizing the extent of the alleged victim’s injuries.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.