Cain Velasquez pleads no contest.
On August 16, the East Bay Times issued an update on the Cain Velasquez case, noting that the former UFC star pleaded no contest to one charge of attempted murder and nine gun related charges. This decision comes just days before Velasquez was set to go to trial on September 9.
With the deal, Velasquez will avoid receiving a mandatory life sentence, as premeditation allegations were dropped in relation to the case.
A sentencing hearing for Velasquez has been scheduled for October 18, 2024. East Bay Times notes that an actual sentencing is not expected until the end of the year.
The charges against Velasquez stem from a car chase in 2022 when he shot at a man multiple times after he was accused of molesting his son. During the chase and shooting, Velasquez injured the man's stepfather.
Fightful will continue to update fans as more news emerges from the case against Velasquez.
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