Cain Velasquez Awaits Sentencing in 2022 Shooting Case

The former UFC champion could face 25 years to life for targeting a man accused of molesting his child, with a judge set to announce the sentence today.

Cain Velasquez pleaded no contest to attempted murder in August 2024 after a 2022 shooting incident in San Jose, California.
Velasquez pursued and fired at Harry Goularte, who was accused of molesting his child, but missed and injured Goularte's father-in-law, Paul Binder.
Prosecutors are seeking a sentence of 25 years to life, while Velasquez's defense team has requested no prison time.
The shooting occurred during a high-speed chase, raising public safety concerns and sparking debate about personal retribution and justice.
The judge is expected to announce Velasquez's sentence at 1:30 p.m. on March 24, 2025, following emotional impact statements from both families.