Attorney: Cain Velasquez Victims Seeking 'Exorbitant Amount' of Restitution Money

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While the Cain Velasquez murder trial may have reached its conclusion, there are still other matters to resolve regarding the case.

On Wednesday, judge Elizabeth C. Peterson granted a continuance of a restitution setting hearing, which will now take place on June 3. Velasquez was sentence to five years in prison in March after pleading no contest to attempted murder, felony assault and additional gun charges stemming from a February 2022 incident in which the former fighter fired a gun at a truck containing multiple people. During a high-speed chase, Velasquez shot at the vehicle containing Harry Goularte, who was accused of molesting Velasquez’s son. One of the shots hit and injured Goularte’s stepfather, Paul Bender.

Though Velasquez is currently in the midst of his sentence — which includes 1,283 days of credit for time served — the ex-UFC heavyweight champion will still be required to pay restitution, which is when “a convicted offender may be ordered to reimburse victims for financial losses incurred due to the offender's crime,” according to justice.gov.

According to multiple reports, there seems to be a difference of opinion on how much Velasquez will owe to the victims. The fighter’s attorney, Renee Hessling, was present at Wednesday’s hearing and stated that the current restitution requests are “unreasonable.” Velasquez did not attend the hearing.

"The victims in this case are seeking an exorbitant amount of money," Hessling said in court (transcription via MMAjunkie.com). "The defense's position is that it's unreasonable, so we do intend on litigating this. ... I think there is definitely restitution owed by Mr. Velasquez here. However, there are some claims that he owes money for their daycare, and they are asking for $1 million on that end. That is certainly something we are litigating."

District Attorney Aaron French said that the victims are hopeful for a relatively quick resolution to this portion of the case. Goularte and his family are expected to have their own attorney at the next hearing.

"The victims are eager to move past this chapter in their life, so hopefully the defense will have the documents they're seeking by the next court date, and we can set it for a hearing following that," French said.

Goularte has pleaded not guilty to one charge of lewd acts with a minor. His trial is currently set for June 2. Velasquez is serving his sentence at Wasco State Prison in California and could be eligible for parole as soon as March 2026.

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While the Cain Velasquez murder trial may have reached its conclusion, there are still other matters to resolve regarding the case.

On Wednesday, judge Elizabeth C. Peterson granted a continuance of a restitution setting hearing, which will now take place on June 3. Velasquez was sentence to five years in prison in March after pleading no contest to attempted murder, felony assault and additional gun charges stemming from a February 2022 incident in which the former fighter fired a gun at a truck containing multiple people. During a high-speed chase, Velasquez shot at the vehicle containing Harry Goularte, who was accused of molesting Velasquez’s son. One of the shots hit and injured Goularte’s stepfather, Paul Bender.

Though Velasquez is currently in the midst of his sentence — which includes 1,283 days of credit for time served — the ex-UFC heavyweight champion will still be required to pay restitution, which is when “a convicted offender may be ordered to reimburse victims for financial losses incurred due to the offender's crime,” according to justice.gov.

According to multiple reports, there seems to be a difference of opinion on how much Velasquez will owe to the victims. The fighter’s attorney, Renee Hessling, was present at Wednesday’s hearing and stated that the current restitution requests are “unreasonable.” Velasquez did not attend the hearing.

"The victims in this case are seeking an exorbitant amount of money," Hessling said in court (transcription via MMAjunkie.com). "The defense's position is that it's unreasonable, so we do intend on litigating this. ... I think there is definitely restitution owed by Mr. Velasquez here. However, there are some claims that he owes money for their daycare, and they are asking for $1 million on that end. That is certainly something we are litigating."

District Attorney Aaron French said that the victims are hopeful for a relatively quick resolution to this portion of the case. Goularte and his family are expected to have their own attorney at the next hearing.

"The victims are eager to move past this chapter in their life, so hopefully the defense will have the documents they're seeking by the next court date, and we can set it for a hearing following that," French said.

Goularte has pleaded not guilty to one charge of lewd acts with a minor. His trial is currently set for June 2. Velasquez is serving his sentence at Wasco State Prison in California and could be eligible for parole as soon as March 2026.

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Attorney: Cain Velasquez Victims Seeking 'Exorbitant Amount' of Restitution Money

While the Cain Velasquez murder trial may have reached its conclusion, there are still other matters to resolve regarding the case.

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I'm sure Cain has a stack of these lying around. Surely they can cover the restitution. He can throw in a couple of hotdog branders as a gesture of goodwill

 

[Islam Imamate]

The guy who lost use of his arm definitely deserves a hefty pay day from Cain. Honestly I think Cain got off lightly so I hope he does have to give his pound of flesh so as to learn his lesson about reckless use of firearms and vehicles.

 

[don't ask]

I've been avoiding news on Cain because it's depressing to read about, but if he's getting credit for time served, then he's got less than half his sentence left?

 

[don't ask]

The guy who lost use of his arm definitely deserves a hefty pay day from Cain. Honestly I think Cain got off lightly so I hope he does have to give his pound of flesh so as to learn his lesson about reckless use of firearms and vehicles.

Oh, man, I didn't know about this. I didn't know anyone was injured. Thanks for this comment, it helps me catch up on details I've missed.

 

[Islam Imamate]

Oh, man, I didn't know about this. I didn't know anyone was injured. Thanks for this comment, it helps me catch up on details I've missed.

The step dad of the man accused of molesting Cain's son was shot when Cain was pursuing and firing at them. Apparently he lost his job due to losing motor function in one of his arms. Something as severe as that does deserve a serious penalty.

 

[Mohawk Banditó]

The step dad of the man accused of molesting Cain's son was shot when Cain was pursuing and firing at them. Apparently he lost his job due to losing motor function in one of his arms. Something as severe as that does deserve a serious penalty.

From what I understood, the daycare did have to stop operating too, though I don't know to what extent, if that was just a temporary order as Goullarte was being investigated, but pending the guilt of Goullarte, the loss of money from the daycare being able to operate could be significant as well.

*Edit* I'd suspect that they're arguing some kind of legal motor function for civil case purposes. I wouldn't be surprised if he does have a life functional amount of use in his arm, but is just arguing that keeping his specific trade has been made more difficult to an arguably unmanageable amount. Not that it's fair with him to live with a further hurdle or anything, but it's doubtful he's got like, one real arm at this point.

 

[tritestill]

The guy who lost use of his arm definitely deserves a hefty pay day from Cain. Honestly I think Cain got off lightly so I hope he does have to give his pound of flesh so as to learn his lesson about reckless use of firearms and vehicles.

You mean the guy who knew his step son was a child molester bro? Fuck him too.

 

[tritestill]

From what I understood, the daycare did have to stop operating too, though I don't know to what extent, if that was just a temporary order as Goullarte was being investigated, but pending the guilt of Goullarte, the loss of money from the daycare being able to operate could be significant as well.

*Edit* I'd suspect that they're arguing some kind of legal motor function for civil case purposes. I wouldn't be surprised if he does have a life functional amount of use in his arm, but is just arguing that keeping his specific trade has been made more difficult to an arguably unmanageable amount. Not that it's fair with him to live with a further hurdle or anything, but it's doubtful he's got like, one real arm at this point.

She was ordered to shut down several times and was told her son could not be around children, but kept running her daycare and never disclosed to the parents that her son was a chomo. Her and her husband are pos.

 

[AmericanMMA]

Cain Velasquez did ok in ufc

He did not do ok in killing philes.

 

[Islam Imamate]

From what I understood, the daycare did have to stop operating too, though I don't know to what extent, if that was just a temporary order as Goullarte was being investigated, but pending the guilt of Goullarte, the loss of money from the daycare being able to operate could be significant as well.

*Edit* I'd suspect that they're arguing some kind of legal motor function for civil case purposes. I wouldn't be surprised if he does have a life functional amount of use in his arm, but is just arguing that keeping his specific trade has been made more difficult to an arguably unmanageable amount. Not that it's fair with him to live with a further hurdle or anything, but it's doubtful he's got like, one real arm at this point.

Yeah that's true, you don't have to lose complete motor function to have significant setbacks in life.

You mean the guy who knew his step son was a child molester bro? Fuck him too.

Tbh I don't know all the details around that accusation. I'm assuming the trial later this year will help resolve a lot of these questions. If the guy really is innocent though then Cain should cough up a lot.

 

[Mohawk Banditó]

She was ordered to shut down several times and was told her son could not be around children, but kept running her daycare and never disclosed to the parents that her son was a chomo. Her and her husband are pos.

When had that been ordered? Were there past cases prior to Cain's?

 

[jeff7b9]

You mean the guy who knew his step son was a child molester bro? Fuck him too.

Fuck the scumbags who were assisting the chomo.**

Fuck everyone in the family which ran the daycare facility which was molesting children on an ongoing basis.**

Cains biggest mistake was not finishing the job.


** on the condition that they knew what had happened or played any part in enabling this

 

[don't ask]

You mean the guy who knew his step son was a child molester bro? Fuck him too.

She was ordered to shut down several times and was told her son could not be around children, but kept running her daycare and never disclosed to the parents that her son was a chomo. Her and her husband are pos.

Are they facing any sort of charges?

 

[MRT]

From what I understood, the daycare did have to stop operating too, though I don't know to what extent, if that was just a temporary order as Goullarte was being investigated, but pending the guilt of Goullarte, the loss of money from the daycare being able to operate could be significant as well.

I imagine anything relating to the stepfather will be fair game for restitution, as it should be if he lost function, ability to work, etc...but the daycare? We are talking about the (alleged) site of child abuse by the proprietor's family? Arguing that Cain's actions are responsible for its temporary shut down or permanent demise would seem rather ridiculous, unless Goullarte were to beat all his charges.

 

[jeff7b9]

I'm sure Cain has a stack of these lying around. Surely they can cover the restitution. He can throw in a couple of hotdog branders as a gesture of goodwill

"Expires 2017"


Yeah.
That's good for just about every penny that family deserves.
Works for me.

 

[Kenny Powerth]

that daycare is still open?

 

[VinceArch]

I'm trying to remember if there had been any other accusations or complaints prior to Cain going off the rails and shooting at the alleged man?

 

[TR1]

I'm trying to remember if there had been any other accusations or complaints prior to Cain going off the rails and shooting at the alleged man?

He was a sweet man who loved battering his opponents into a bloody mess.

 

[tritestill]

When had that been ordered? Were there past cases prior to Cain's?

There's a whole podcast in one of these other threads where they go over everything in detail. I was shocked. When I found out the mom and stepdad knew he touched kids and let him keep being there, let me know what kind of people all of them are.