Cain Velasquez Sentenced To Jail In Tried Homicide Case

Cain Velasquez has simply been sentenced to 5 years in jail for his alleged function in a 2022 tried homicide.

A decide issued the order on Monday afternoon in a Santa Clara, Calif. courtroom … roughly three years after the UFC legend was accused of making an attempt to kill Harry Goularte, a person who allegedly molested one among Velasquez’s shut kinfolk.

Velasquez appeared in particular person for the listening to … and wore a collared shirt and a dark-colored blazer. He spoke on the proceedings and expressed regret — as did members of his household. A few of Goularte’s kinfolk addressed the court docket too, and requested the decide for a heftier sentence.

Velasquez beforehand acknowledged he’d settle for no matter punishment was levied on him … when he advised Kyle Kingsbury on Kyle Kingsbury Podcast earlier this month that “what I did was very dangerous to other people.”

“I understand what I did,” he stated, “and I’m willing to do everything I have to to pay back that.”

Authorities allege that on Feb. 28, 2022, Velasquez adopted Goularte on a roadway in his truck after which rammed into the 43-year-old’s car. They declare Velasquez then opened fireplace on the automobile, and struck Goularte’s stepfather, Paul Bender, within the arm — inflicting accidents.

The 42-year-old former MMA star was finally arrested and hit with 10 felony prices. He at first pleaded not responsible to the counts, however later modified his pleas to no contest.

On Kingsbury’s pod, he stated he had deliberate to do no matter a court docket required of him “with my head up.”

“It was me that did that,” he stated, “and reacted in that way.”

Prosecutors had reportedly requested for 30 years to life for Velasquez. His protection crew, in the meantime, requested time served and probation.