C. Velasquez arriving for one of his hearings (Photo: Twitter)
Enjoying his freedom after spending around eight months in prison, Cain Velazquez has not yet settled its accounts with the United States courts. Last Wednesday (04), the former UFC heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg) was in a Santa Clara Court, in California (USA) to continue his case and had a new hearing scheduled for the 08th of March, the last before the decisive trial.
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Accused of the attempted murder of Harry Eugene Golarte, Cain has been free since November 2022 when he was released on payment of a million dollar bond (approximately R$1 million) determined by the Santa County court. Clara, California (USA). Velasquez obtained the right to respond to the case outside of prison, however, with an 'electronic ankle bracelet', having to stay 5,6 meters away from Harry Goularte, Patrícia Goularte and Paul Bender, involved in the case. Compliance also provides for environmental psychological treatment, counseling and terms against the use of weapons.
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Cain was imprisoned from February to November 2022, after chasing and shooting a man accused of molesting a close relative. At the time, however, the American allegedly hit the target's stepfather, who was also in the car. He faced charges for attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, purposely discharging a weapon and possession of a loaded firearm to commit a crime.
Velasquez was UFC champion on two occasions, between 2010 and 2015. The former champion defended the title twice and established himself as one of the great names in UFC heavyweight history. His last performance took place in February 2019, when he was knocked out by the current champion Francis Ngannou.
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