Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has been arrested and now has ten charges against him. He has been charged with attempted murder, shooting at a motor vehicle, assault with firearm, assault with a deadly weapon, willfully discharging a fire arm from a vehicle, and carrying a loaded firearm to commit a felony. If he is found guilty, Velasquez will face a minimum of 20 years up to life in prison.
There is large controversy behind the arrest of Velasquez, considering, the man he was shooting at had recently been charged with molesting a “close relative.” This close relative was soon to be identified as his four year old son. The alleged abuser was released from custody over the district attorneys objection’s. Velasquez followed the man in his truck, pointed the gun, and opened fire. Those who are in support of Velasquez say he should be free, claiming he was defending his family and doing a job the justice system failed to do.
The man he was aiming for was, Harry Goularte, was released with a zero dollar bail. People are angry that the man did not face as many consequences as Velasquez has. Goularte was released from custody on February 25th, against the DA’s orders. He was ordered to stay in home detention and remain 100 yards away from any person under the age of fourteen. Along with this, he was ordered to wear an ankle monitor at all times.
Judge Brown, who has been assigned to hearing this case, denied bail for Velasquez. The judge says that it is too dangerous and that it involves extreme recklessness to human life. The judge believes if Velasquez received bail, he would do the same thing and maybe worse. When looking at this case, the judge will be referring to Article 1, section 12 which looks at the level of risk that the court must take into consideration. With that being said, the court said the risk is too great and there will be no bail set at this time.
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