The alleged victim in the shooting case that sees former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez behind bars has broken his silence. The former champ was denied bail once again this week. MMAJunkie reported that Paul Bender, stepfather to Harry Goularte, who allegedly molested Velasquez’s four-year-old child, addressed the court, claiming that he was in fear for his life.
“Good morning, your honor. My name is Paul Bender. I am the person who was driving the truck and the person shot by Cain Velasquez (on) February 28th, 2022.
Alleged Shooting Victim Blasts Cain Velasquez, but Attorney Sees “Silver Lining”
We were simply following a court order to get a GPS monitoring device for Harry when Cain Velasquez started following us. He shot at us and chased us at speeds over a hundred miles an hour. When we came to a stop near a school, Cain Velasquez shot at us again, severing my brachial artery and nerve.
I have lost the use of three fingers and can no longer work because I could not pass my (Department of Transportation) physical. Without the use of my right hand, we do not know if this loss is permanent.
Cain Velasquez has no respect for human life. He could’ve easily shot the family in the car next to us, innocent pedestrians, or even young children. Cain Velasquez does not care who sees him do this. He does not care about the rule of law and has no respect for our judicial system.
If given the opportunity, I believe he will try to finish what he started. I am fearful for my life, as well as for the lives of my family. No amount of bail or GPS monitor will stop Cain Velasquez. Respectfully, your honor, I ask that you please help keep my family safe and our community safe from Cain Velasquez and deny his request for bail.”
Although bail was denied, and the alleged child molester Velasquez was chasing remains free, Velasquez’s attorney Mark Geragos sees a “silver lining”.
“I think the court has ruled on the facts of the law. However, if there is any kind of a silver lining, it’s that the court opined he has a viable defense. There is a degree of irony in that the accused pedophile and his presumed co-conspirators are out there trying to claim the mantle of victim.
I’ll leave it at that. I always prefer having a client out, but Cain is strong. I look forward to vindicating him.” What are your thoughts on the case? Let us know in the comments.
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