UFC star Cain Velasquez, who got arrested on February 28 on 10 different counts, including attempted murder has been released on bail after he was denied the same on three different previous occasions.
Cain Velasquez, the former UFC heavyweight champion of the world, was released on bail after spending eight months in jail. As part of the bail conditions, Velasquez has to wear a GPS tracker at all times. He is also prohibited to come within 300 yards of the alleged victims: Harry Goularte, Patricia Goularte, and Paul Bender. Other terms of his release include no weapons, TBI/CTE outpatient treatment, counseling, and search and seizure conditions.
A Santa Clara County (California) judge granted Cain Velasquez bail after a 13-hour-long pre-trial hearing.
“This incident is extremely serious but appears to be isolated behavior by Mr. Velasquez. There is also a viable heat of passion defense,” said Judge Arthur Bocanegra.
Cain Velasquez spent 8 months in prison or allegedly shooting at a car carrying Goularte, who was accused of melting Velasquez’s 4-year-old son. A bullet hit Goulate’s stepfather in the arm.
Harry Goularte, 43, ran a home-daycare business where he allegedly molested Cain’s son on multiple occasions.
At the pre-trial hearing, Judge Bocanegra told Cain Velasquez:
“Mr. Velasquez, I would not release you if I was not convinced that upon a release at this time, eight months later, that you would be a danger to Harry Goularte primarily, Patricia Goularte or Paul Bender. If you are as devoted a husband and father, I’m confident and have to believe you will not jeopardize anything that would take you away from your son, your daughter, your family. I hope you don’t prove me wrong.”
Velasquez replied shortly with: “I won’t, your honor.”
Mark Geragos, Velasquez’s attorney, who requested bail on three different occasions, stated for NBC Bay Area:
“We’re gratified, and he’ll be able to go home and start the healing process. It’s been a long slog, and after eight months he’s finally going home.”
“It’s been quite a fight, but today is a good day.” added Geragos for MMA Junkie.
Velasquez’s bail is set at $1 million. His last fight in the UFC was his knockout win over Francis Nganou in 2019.
The entire MMA community cheered and greeted the release Cain Velasquez.
