Cain Velasquez Faces Sentencing for Attempted Murder in Vigilante Shooting Case

The former UFC champion has expressed remorse and readiness to accept the court's decision as prosecutors seek a 30-year-to-life sentence.

Cain Velasquez pleaded no contest to attempted murder and eight additional charges stemming from a February 2022 shooting incident targeting Harry Goularte, accused of molesting Velasquez's child.
During the 11-mile shooting spree, Velasquez missed Goularte and accidentally shot Paul Bender, Goularte's father-in-law, causing lasting injuries.
Prosecutors argue Velasquez's actions endangered public safety, citing reckless gunfire and harm to unintended victims, and are seeking a 30-year-to-life sentence.
Velasquez has publicly expressed regret for his actions, acknowledging the danger they posed to innocent people and his readiness to accept the court's judgment.
Harry Goularte, who has pleaded not guilty to molestation charges, is scheduled to stand trial in June 2025.