Former UFC fighter and WWE wrestler Cain Velasquez was arrested on February 28th after shooting the stepfather of 43-year-old Harry Eugene Goularte, the man charged with performing an indecent act on his son. In an effort to extract retribution, Velasquez is said to have pursued and rammed the vehicle carrying Goularte before shooting at him, his stepfather, and his mother. He was subsequently denied bail and has been detained for the past eight months, much to the chagrin of his friends, family, and supporters.
However, it’s now been made official that he has been released on a $1 million bond following a hearing that lasted two days. Nevertheless, he will have to wear a GPS tracker, be prohibited from approaching the alleged victims closer than 300 yards, keep no firearms, and go through counseling.
While most people understand why Velasquez did what he did, he was very reckless in opening fire in public, and it’s a miracle no one died. Nevertheless, he has still pleaded not guilty because a conviction would subject him to a 20-year prison term. Additionally, by doing this, he has given his legal team a chance to negotiate a compromise and perhaps have some charges reduced or entirely dropped.
