Cain Velasquez was expected to be sentenced on Friday after pleading “No Contest” to multiple charges, including attempted murder, for his 2022 shooting in Santa Clara, California. Instead, the former UFC heavyweight champion will complete his motions hearing later this week but return on March 24 for his actual sentencing.
That’s according to a report from MMA Fighting.
The 42 year-old Velasquez, who remains free after posting $1 million bond, struck a deal with prosecutors to keep himself from a life behind bars. That said, the newly-signed GFL coach is still expected to face prison time when he returns for sentencing in March, which could interfere with his GFL plans, depending on the verdict.
Velasquez was arrested in March 2022 after a wild car chase that ended with Velasquez opening fire in broad daylight. His intended victim, accused child molester Harry Goularte, escaped uninjured but the former luchador struck and wounded Goularte’s passenger.
“This defendant decided to become judge, jury, and executioner,” Santa Clara County district attorney Jeff Rosen said. “His actions endangered innocent bystanders, including young children and their parents who could have been injured or killed as he shot at his intended victim. We have excellent law enforcement in this county. Let them do their jobs.”
Using common sense this should be “Time Served Mr. Cain, go in peace!”
Was that million in cash?
Don’t most bondsmen take 10 percent? So he had to put up 100k of his own money if he went through a bondsman.
What are you a scientist or something?
Bitch! You let a child molester go free!
Yeah that is definitely gas lighting. In most CA counties calling the cops will get you nothing except them telling you to file a report online.
I know lots of people that have been to jail
I would much rather take shots from Cain chasing me in his car than have him corner and MMA me.
That would be absolutely terrifying. He was stupid to use his pistol rather than his fist
100%
Think trump can get him out?
Man,
In my world he doesnt serve any time and just pays out big.
But on principle hes gotta do a shitload of time