After multiple delays, there is a tentative timeline in place to
begin Cain
Velasquez’s trial for attempted murder.
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During a pre-trial hearing on Wednesday at Santa Clara County
(Calif.) Hall of Justice, Judge Daniel T. Nishagaya extended the
trial setting date to Dec. 6. This was done on the condition that a
trial date would be set for sometime in January at the next
hearing.
“I am willing to give this another setting date with the
understanding that I will be intending to set a trial date in the
middle to later part of January on Dec. 6,” Nishagaya told the
defense and prosecution.
The trial setting date has been extended multiple times since
January. The former UFC heavyweight champion was not in attendance
on Wednesday.
Velasquez is facing attempted murder and other charges after
allegedy chasing and shooting at Harry Goularte, who has been
accused of molesting Velasquez’s young son. During a high-speed
chase, Velasquez fired at the vehicle containing Goularte and
allegedly hit and injured his stepfather, Paul Bender. Velasquez
has pleaded not guilty to the charges. If found guilty, he faces 20
years to life in prison.
Velasquez was released on released on $1 million bail in November
after spending eight months in a holding facility. He remains under
GPS surveillance and cannot leave his home without the court’s
permission.
Goularte, who is also out on bail, faces a felony charge of lewd
acts with a child and will appear in court to set a trial date on
Nov. 15. Goularte has also pleaded not guilty.