The former UFC champion Cain Velasquez was sentenced to five years in prison on Monday for fire in 2022, when the man accused of harassing his son chased.
Velaskiz was convicted of Santa Clara province, California, after not competing for accusations of attempted murder, criminal assault and other accusations related to possession of weapons in August 2023, so the Prosecutor’s Office was called “vigilance shooting.” He will get credit at a time when it has already been fulfilled.
In February 2022, heavyweight hero in time UFC He shot several times on a truck carrying three people, including Harry Golart, 46, who faced criminal charges of abuse of children, according to the Prosecutor’s Office.
Defense lawyer, René Hysling, called for a “sweet and bitter” result, as they expected Velaskis away from prison.
“Throughout this, Cain showed courage and the strength of the personality,” Hesseling said in a statement. “He took responsibility for his actions and took over. The sentence issued today reflects the complexities of the situation and recognizes the man behind the headlines.”
Less than a week before the shooting, Golaart was arrested regarding the sexual aggression of a 4 -year -old child in his family day sponsorship. He was released without sponsorship after a few days. The authorities said that he was released under the arrest of the house and was on his way to restore an electronic surveillance bracelet when he attacked Velaskis.
The Public Prosecutor’s Office said that Velaskiz shot a Golart truck in a car chase, which lasted about 17 km. Golarti was not injured, but his mother’s husband, who was driving his car, was wounded twice.
In podcast for your former colleague And UFCKyle Kingsbury, Velascez, said the way she was dealing with the situation “was not the best way to do this.”
“We cannot put the law in our hands,” said Velaskiz. “I know what I did, and I know what I did was very dangerous for other people, as you know? Not only for the people concerned, but for the innocent. I understand what I did and I am ready to do everything I need to return.”
Velaskiz also said it is important to be open and honest with his children about the type of acceptable behavior and hearing what they say.
“The man’s decision to achieve justice in his hands left an innocent, injured and extinct man in schools, teachers, and others in our society,” Public Prosecutor Jeff Rosen said in a statement. “If you want to achieve justice in the province of Santa Clara, please request a badge.”
(Published by CNN International)
