Cain Velasquez Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for 2022 Shooting

The former UFC champion will serve approximately 18 more months after receiving credit for time served, following a high-profile case involving vigilante justice.

Cain Velasquez pleaded no contest to charges of attempted murder, assault, and gun-related offenses stemming from a February 2022 shooting targeting Harry Goularte, who is accused of molesting Velasquez’s son.
The sentencing judge credited Velasquez with 1,283 days for time already served, reducing his remaining prison term to approximately 18 months.
The 2022 incident involved an 11-mile high-speed car chase during which Velasquez fired multiple shots, injuring Goularte’s stepfather, Paul Bender, but missing Goularte.
Velasquez expressed remorse for his actions, stating he regretted taking the law into his own hands and acknowledging the danger posed to innocent bystanders.
The case has drawn significant public and community support for Velasquez, particularly from the MMA world, while also raising broader questions about vigilante justice and systemic failures in child protection.