Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez has been sentenced to five years in prison for a vigilante shooting incident during which he attacked Harry Goularte, a man accused of molesting his son. Velasquez pleaded no contest to attempted murder and other charges after the shooting in February 2022. The event escalated into a car chase where he fired multiple rounds at Goularte's vehicle. Despite no injuries to Goularte, his stepfather was struck by gunfire. Velasquez's defense attorney called the result bittersweet, recognizing his accountability and stressing the complexity of his situation.
Velasquez's defense attorney described the sentencing as bittersweet, reflecting the complexities of his actions and acknowledging the man behind the headlines.
Goularte, arrested for the sexual assault of a four-year-old, was released shortly before the shooting and was on house arrest when attacked.
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