Cain Velasquez Pleads No Contest to Charges

Former UFC champion Cain Velasquez has pleaded no contest to charges of attempted murder, felony assault, and gun-related offenses following a 2022 incident where he shot at a man accused of molesting his 4-year-old son. Velasquez's plea deal, reached ahead of a scheduled September trial, removes the possibility of a mandatory life sentence but still leaves him facing potential prison time. The incident involved an 11-mile high-speed chase through San Jose during which Velasquez fired multiple shots, injuring the stepfather of the accused. The district attorney criticized Velasquez's actions as reckless and endangering innocent bystanders. A sentencing hearing is set for October 18, but the exact sentencing date remains undecided.