After eight months behind bars on attempted murder and gun assault charges, former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez was freed on $1 million bail, walking out of the Santa Clara County Jail four minutes before midnight on Tuesday.
A videographer captured Velasquez leaving the jail at 11:56 p.m. wearing a medical mask and black Nike jacket. He carried a paper bag and waved to someone inside the facility before exiting the door. He also gave a man in a white shirt and black cap a long hug, before the two walked out together."I just feel blessed, ya know?" he said. "Ready to go home. Be with loved ones. Family. Make something positive of this whole situation.
Goularte, 43, was charged with lewd and lascivious acts with a minor by the Santa Clara County district attorney’s office. He has pleaded not guilty. Celebrity attorney Mark Geragos, who is representing Velasquez, has repeatedly said that he planned on vindicating his client and getting him back with his family.
Velasquez transitioned to pro-wrestling after retiring from his MMA career in 2019. A former two-time UFC heavyweight champion, he earned title belts in 2010 and 2012.At the time, UFC commentator Joe Rogan, tweeted: "I would have done the same thing if not worse." All the news you need to know, every day
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