Cain Velasquez Pleads No Contest to Attempted Murder in 2022 Shooting

The former UFC champion avoids a mandatory life sentence after a plea deal drops premeditated murder charges.

Velasquez was accused of shooting at a man suspected of molesting his son during an 11-mile car chase.
The incident resulted in the wounding of the suspect's stepfather, who was driving the vehicle.
Velasquez's plea deal includes no contest to attempted murder and nine gun assault charges.
A sentencing hearing is scheduled for October 18, but the final sentencing will occur later in 2024.
The plea agreement allows Velasquez to avoid mandatory life imprisonment, with the probation department to recommend a sentence.