Cain Velasquez Reveals Experience Behind Bars While Facing Attempted Murder Charge

Former UFC fighter Cain Velasquez spoke out about his experience behind bars after being released on $1 million bail in November. Velasquez faces multiple charges, including attempted murder. The Law&Crime Network's Sierra Gillespie and entertainment lawyer Mitra Ahouraian break it down.
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[@johnqpublic2718]

"Attempted Murder" of a chomo? What a joke. If anything, maybe a littering citation for failing to complete taking out the trash.

[@927candace]

Agreed!!! This man should be praised

[@br-dj2ti]

You are exactly right and I think the guy whatever he is the piece of s*** that did this to Cain's son I think he was released on Bell the same day if I'm not mistaken but the man who defended his son gets put in jail for 8 months and a million dollar bail are you kidding me what a joke

[@GFTCNJ]

That’s not who he shot tho. The man is a dim bulb. You don’t want either of them on the streets.

[@927candace]

@@GFTCNJ he ended up hitting the chomos dad… who bailed his molester son out of jail… he deserved it

[@927candace]

@@br-dj2ti thank you!!!!! My thoughts exactly!!

[@cobracommander9138]

The stepdad isn’t innocent he co-owns the daycare center and allowed his stepson to molest the kid over 100 times. The stepdad knew or should have known what was going on at his daycare center.

[@kungvigge1]

Close down the daycare and send everyone to prison.

[@alee222]

Exactly! That’s what people fail to realize and some are defending these people.

[@glockdude5472]

This man did what a lot of men say they’d do.

[@Biker65]

Truth

[@princet1863]

Facts

[@firestarter1115]

so was it the right thing to do?

[@TheRealKabrini]

@@firestarter1115 yes it was, to an extent. He should have been much more calm and calculated. If he had put on a happy face he could have caught all those people off guard and it wouldn't have been "attempted"

[@_.13_]

​@firestarter1115 Heck Yeah you touch my kid that's a death warrant for you asap.

[@michaelmashburn6068]

What that man did to his son is absolutely sickening.

[@jcarby86]

it is , now what do we do with cain ?

[@JK-tw3ne]

@@jcarby86Give him a trophy. If a police officer did the same thing nobody would be saying a thing.

[@trevorharmon1]

We need jury nullification

[@andrewbochicchio2232]

He probably won't even spend one hour in jail

[@Unfinished_sentenc]

@@trevorharmon1 we need to allow public shootouts when we perceive injustice, right? Like who really cares about public safety, right? Are you even from this planet????

[@carlito3859]

The man’s a true patriot he’s a hero. 🦅

[@BubbyBold]

Patriot for shooting an uninvolved bystander?

[@davidbkills2197]

@@BubbyBold they were all involved they let the guy around the children when he wasn't licensed and not supposed too be so the whole family took part in this

[@Guillermo_Carratero]

@@davidbkills2197 10000000000%

[@billsloan]

He's no Villian however Heroes don't try to kill...I understand why Cain Velasquez but just can't do support it agree with it & definitely can't aplaud.due to the fact that he did what he did after the fact which is wrong in itself plus he missed the guy & shot his Father an overall innocent person as understandable as it is that's what a Vengeful mindset gets you go after someone with vengeance then an innocent person will get hurt & or killed.

[@davidskirk7355]

Free that man, what that dude did to Cain's son is more than reason to grant him clemency, how could a father not do what he did? How would that not drive you temporarily insane??

[@RazorRevenge]

The issue isn’t that he tried to kill his son’s abuser, it’s that he was reckless and shot an innocent bystander.

[@gingerroot8802]

Nah he deserves some time at least. He killed someone who had nothing to do with anything that was done to his son.. An innocent bystander. You can't just run and gun in public places. He could have easily mopped the guy with the floor with his two fists.

[@furrybear9416]

Is it 100% certain his kids was being molested for years? I dont know the case. I mean I could beat you to death and say you were molesting my child. That being said if anyone can murder anyone for committing a crime the world would be madness. Dont get men wrong I understand his actions if it's all true but where do we draw the line? What crimes can the public murder for and no face consequences?

[@JimmyHdz21]

Its a touchy subject, but u all have great points. He was reckless but he was also in a crazy state of mind.

[@RazorRevenge]

@@JimmyHdz21 a crazy state of mind isn’t an excuse for anyone else, why should it be for him?

[@Mrbungleface0u818]

He's not a attempted murderer. Cain is a protector and a hero . We need more like him.

[@craigherbert200]

There are a lot of us like him unfortunately our justice system protect the criminals And it's only getting worse It's time to take our country back

[@marcoteixeira7756]

Great job sir. Protect your family at all costs. What that man did to your kid was sickening

[@Walkerman2020]

That’s right.

[@koltonknighton1402]

Cain deserves the Medal of Honor.

[@billboyer2694]

I stand with you brother!

[@deidra7850]

And I’m a female and I stand with you guys to absolutely he did it would needed to be done 🙏🏾

[@deidra7850]

But I was trying to say he did what needed to be done

[@mikej6544]

Get a different hero. This guy is a fool

[@kyleferguson3584]

@@mikej6544he’s a real man who protected his daughter and did what any real man would do if someone did those things to their child

[@KizzMyAbs]

I would’ve finished the job if that happened to my kid. Props to Caine.

[@betty6551]

I hope the monster that hurt his son is rotten in prison and Cain’s charges should be dropped!!

[@cobracommander9138]

No, he hasn’t spent anytime in jail. He got no money bail just an ankle monitor.

[@chismitch1843]

Yep that’s why Cain went after him. The so called “justice” system failed him. How a monster was released back into the world to hurt more children in beyond sick. But this man was in prison for 8months.

[@ServingVibes]

You’re wrong bc shot an innocent person.

[@cobracommander9138]

@@ServingVibes The guy that he shot wasn't innocent. The stepdad co-owned and lived in the daycare center. He knew or should have known his stepson was molesting Cain's son over 100 times at the daycare center. He did nothing to stop it.

[@NickGodfrey]

Bro Velasquez didn't even shoot the person who allegedly molested his son. Velasquez shot an innocent man. Velasquez needs to do time behind bars.

[@girlfromsouth214]

How does a man who assaults a child repeatedly even make bail?

[@nacho_ncam]

I've always said if somebody violated my child, I'd be more than willing to do the time as long as they are no longer walking this earth. Jury's have empathy for parents in this situation. I remember my mom telling me about the mom who who walked into a whole COURTROOM and shot her son's molester in the head FIVE times🖐🏽. She was released after three years.

[@WorldCupWillie]

The lady who killed her child's murderer was Marianne Bachmeier. That's a bit different from this case, because her child was dead. But if your child is alive, it's more important that you're there to support them. Being locked up for 25 years isn't gonna help your child.

[@michaelalbert3817]

So how did she get the loaded gun into the courtroom and able to shoot the molester 5 times? I'm just curious and trying to visualize and compare this situation. Sounds a little farfetched

[@chrislegit3198]

“Reveals How he survived 8 months behind bars”. He’s Fkin CAIN VELASQUEZ! That’s how..

[@daCubanaqt]

Jail isn’t easy just because you know how to fight. There is a lot of mental stuff you have to deal with as well. He was in isolation because of his celebrity which isn’t easy. Eight months is a long time to be isolation.

[@Dontreadme]

A true hero 👏

[@ServingVibes]

He’s not a hero especially when he shot an innocent person.

[@jeffersonnava5265]

@@ServingVibes you’re disgusting

[@dannymendez92]

@@ServingVibes good he should’ve gotten hit

[@ServingVibes]

@@jeffersonnava5265 how so? Give me some facts on how I’m disgusting and don’t be a coward. You said it so back it up.

[@Random-pg6nm]

He is!!!!! No matter what other people say

[@JeffBezosIsSanta]

Lucky for him, no one will ever mess with him in prison. Anyone that does, is going to regret it.

[@paulocosta795]

We support you Champ

[@Biker65]

Yes we do.

[@sonnyday6727]

Everyone does! Cain dindu nuffin!

[@kresheverything]

Great job ,I'm so sorry this happen to your boy , I hope God is with you through this hard time.

[@Bianca-kr9sx]

The system doesn’t hold these people Accountable . Something like this happen to my son with a family member when he was 3 . I’m still fighting with Perth Amboy PD from NJ to file chargers . Let this man go free .

[@cicigrace2208]

A real hero without a cape. Respect respect respect

[@csmith2992]

Literally 0 Negative Comments....I Love That

[@BillyBob-op6lg]

Free this man IMMEDIATELY

[@lindavidamia8199]

Attempted murder suspect, nothing! True hero right here. He better have all his charges dropped!

[@Cyge240sx]

Wish he had a better angle

[@biscuittechnician]

the man is a hero, not a villain.. he done what any father would do! he deserves a medal, no jail time.. what that monster put his son and others through deserves so much worse than he got from Cain. hope Cain gets off with it 🙏🙌

[@trevorharmon1]

I'm calling it RIGHT NOW this is a proper case where jury nullification is warranted

[@dm6187]

Exactly

[@John-dc3il]

Nope.

[@josephpark18254]

People saying he shot the wrong person? He shot an enabler. He accidentally shot a person who enabled these crimes and also shot them while they were leaving the residence that man who was released with no bail was not legally allowed to be at after that release.

[@evandelgadillo]

Very happy to see he was able to bail!

[@mrawesome2742]

FREE CAIN!! This dude deserves a medal!!

[@annaruiz5522]

Praying you are triumphant w the legal process!

[@jimb5837]

We’re with you Cain ❤

[@timothyreyna1444]

WE NEED A UPDATE

[@davidwoody4040]

I would have done same thing except there would be no attempts it would be done and if official ppl can't see the truth and feel the same shame on them

[@warrenfarrell4280]

What a champion he was, no one be messing with him in prison 🤣

[@Zenigundam]

Maybe you wouldn't, but if I were ever to be sentenced to prison and I saw him doing something inappropriate or being treated favorably, I'd confront him about it. All it takes is one well-placed shot to the mandible to take anybody down.

[@516Mel]

@@Zenigundam OK tough guy 😅, he would beat the living day light out of you

[@JackyG56]

​@@Zenigundam You're not that guy pal.

[@1hughjanus80]

@@Zenigundam the way you look i don't nobody here will take you serious if you are here talking behind your phone or w.e u r veryyyyyyyy soft person in person that dude would leave you in a wheelchair

[@JeffBezosIsSanta]

@@Zenigundam lol I’d just become his friend and hope he would protect me while I was in there, but I’ll admit, I’m not as tough as you!

[@Lorendrawn]

Imagine you hear the UFC champion is moving into your cell block.

[@mrcatfish2100]

They should release that man. He did nothing wrong.

[@atomayse]

Free the man!

[@Guillermo_Carratero]

I stand by Cain Velasquez 100% I pray for him and his family's well being. Cain is a Man of Honour, I've been following his career from the very start and he always comported himself as a true gentleman.

[@br-dj2ti]

I think I heard when this story first broke a while back the guy that molested Cain's son was released on bail like the same day or something if I'm not mistaken but the guy came who defended his son to take a piece of s*** out like this man was I wouldn't even call him a man I'd call him a sick person for touching his child he gets put in jail are you kidding me

[@heybignick9333]

thats the world we live in sadly

[@br-dj2ti]

@@heybignick9333 yeah I will never understand it it seems like it's getting worse and worse and worse so sad God bless

[@sydneyloli5849]

Now why would the laws protect child molesters? So who do you think make those laws? Those people wouldn't happen to be child molesters would they? Friends of Epstein perhaps?

[@K3vin_L]

Cain shouldn't have shot at him on a public highway, he didn't even hit him aswell

[@br-dj2ti]

@@K3vin_L you're definitely right about that I understand that 100% I just try to put myself in his shoes and his mind must have been going crazy I would be but you're right about that

[@catchthisfade5901]

Standing ovation for Cain. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Beldingbrettm_]

What is wrong with a society where we’re going to prosecute a man like this. Just protecting his family

[@yimpyoi9808]

there are times when the law actually should turn a blind eye, because not every case is the same. this is one of those times. sure, hes guilty of attempted murder, but he was attempting to murder a child molester and accidentally injured his enabler, so who cares?

[@craigherbert200]

​@yimpyoi9808 They're twisting everything around. bad is good. Right is wrong Criminals are victims Victims are criminals The truth is a lie lies are the truth It goes on and on they just twist everything around And when I say they I mean the left

[@chetwalther-ep9zb]

​@@yimpyoi9808people like you and beldingbrettm make me have no hope for humans. He chased the guy down an interstate at 100 mph, endangering the lives of everyone driving that day. He had a gun and opened fire on that busy interstate, further endangering lives. And he shot someone who was not the guy who touched his son. The fact that you people think he didn't do anything wrong is absurd. If he showed up at the guy's house and shot him dead as he came outside that's one thing A high speed chase on a busy road and opening fire on that busy road and shooting an innocent person is something else

[@rosevillerod]

Note, no one in the US except So-Cal calls a freeway/highway “The”. It is Highway 101, US 101 or 101 freeway. An Interstate is either Interstate 80 or I-80. I’ve travelled all over the US and I can instantly tell where any movie/tv show was shot based on this obvious tell.

[@Bird.757]

I for one am shocked to learn that jail is in fact not pleasant! Who could have imagined it?!

[@buggy6452]

Cain ur a true man Soo much respect sir 💯💯💯💯

[@lsutigersgeaux1759]

Cain did what ANY legit father would do. NOTHING is above your kids safety and happiness. NOTHING. They got what was coming. Should’ve been more. Sad to see that the law isn’t seeing that

[@ericjmasters]

Free this amazing man! Every father should do the same if ever in this situation

[@SAJuk-lb4dh]

In the eyes of the law, Mr Valasques should be charged for missing this VILE POS or failing to get his hands on him. I salute you sir, i was a big fan of your during your UFC career, i am an even bigger fan now. I hope someone who knows cain reads this and passes this onto him. I send my love to him and his family, and above all i hope his little boy is doing as well as can be . Much love from the UK xx

[@SwampOperator]

The dude should have been locked up . The government turned him loose. That aint on cain.

[@naughtybandits]

Free Cain!!

[@mysteriouslost23]

I think this hero is a true patriot!

[@albarc100]

The only thing Cain should get is a speeding ticket and that’s it! We are with you Cain much love brother!!!

[@joemama370]

I love this Lawyer, "With a Wrestler". XD. Yes, yes... a Wrestler. And this is why you Lawyer up people.

[@Unfinished_sentenc]

Don’t like prison? Don’t go shooting at people on public roadways. Or maybe just don’t go shooting at people in general?

[@Surfklone]

Why keep him in pre-trial detention but let him leave the state for an event?

[@darkman7010]

Praying that the former champ gets this mess behind him so that he and his family can go on with the lives. I would have done the same if my relative in the same age group was attacked like his was.

[@jfktoffee1878]

Generally, judges have nothing to do with placement of an inmate. It's 99.9% up to the Sheriff or whichever agency runs the jail...

[@zammatt]

i would imagine the inmates givin him a heroes wellcome instead of the usual shank

[@SwampOperator]

Give him a couple years for being reckless. Lock the pervert up for life. He should have never been. Released.. if you can't get justice from the system you get it yourself. Period.

[@Guillermo_Carratero]

Even if Cain has to do a couple of years in the California state prison, he will be regarded as a friggin hero by the other inmates.

[@MrSatnavatron]

that man was a King inside no doubt

[@andrewtanczyk4009]

7:30,”Innocence until proven guilty.” Yet even if he is guilty is that so much a bad thing? He was just a terrible shot and got the wrong guy. Oh well.

[@SmooveSav]

He didn't have to worry about anything. He was in protective custody the whole time, a VIP in there. Was never mixed in with gen pop.

[@luisbergantino]

Two minutes into the video nothing of importance was said. Then, in spite of the video saying that Velasques spoke for the first time after 8 months in jail, they jumped into a lawyer speaking.

[@user-gg9fp1fh5u]

It's not for their protection more so for that of the guards. It makes their lives easier to do the job. They don't want to have to work so hard getting into a situation while protecting a high profile inmate

[@mattthefatcat6913]

We’d all do the same if put in this situation, charges should be dropped in cases like cains with such extenuating circumstances

[@SwampOperator]

Exactly. You don't want people chasing down child predators and shooting at them, then lock them up forever where they belong. Hard for Cain to hurt somebody that's locked up where they should be

[@JerseyPiney]

The judge should order both men to fight in the octagon.

[@sethstaley17]

I'd do the same thing if my son had this happen to him.

[@StrongerThanBigfoot]

Amen!!!! Any good father would

[@John-dc3il]

So you admit premeditation.

[@sethstaley17]

@@John-dc3il So, you're a child molester??

[@John-dc3il]

@@sethstaley17 Nope. That's you.

[@Aldo07Cancino28Garcia6]

You in yellow better be here 1944 Yosemite st Denver CO Aldo Cancino Garcia tonight

[@zadeh79]

At least most inmates won't f--k with him inside.

[@SconedColdSober]

Good job Cain! He’s already served his time.

[@lottie8970]

If ever there was a case for Jury Nullification then this is it!!! 100% !!!

[@suckafree8316]

We support Cain Velazquez 🫶🏽

[@cain13912]

I'm hoping for the best for you Cain

[@Aldo07Cancino28Garcia6]

Want you explain something

[@allenbegley4360]

And question was ask and here in Tennessee we get 23/1 meaning 1 hour a day out of a 12/8 cell and be able to shower call home make attorney contact ect they have to give 1 hour for attorney no matter what!

[@SwampOperator]

I only wish that cain had spent more time at the range

[@TheRealKabrini]

Cain Velasquez is not a hero. He is simply a man who almost did something heroic. If he was a hero those people wouldnt be alive, and if he was perfect theyd never have been seen again, alive or dead

[@coffee_drinker2912]

Pooch: “Hey, where you goin’ sucker!?”

[@daryledwards9070]

Free cain

[@doublej5907]

He spent eight months in jail? Where was the perpetrator? Was he out walking around free?

[@alfjonnystende]

The judge who let that child abuser out on bail should be jailed for years.. Free Cain Velasquez for everything.. When a judge don't do his job a father should be allowed to..

[@Unfinished_sentenc]

Try to explain about anyone else’s “livelihood” being inconvenienced after being charged with MURDER. I mean, seriously??? Like, WTF???

[@daveg-Vancouver_Island]

This is so disgusting!! How could ANYONE find him guilty? And unfortunately high profile and celebrities have to be separated, it would be utter chaos!

[@c_me_now]

We the people need to learn about "Jury Nullification". Attornies can't tell anyone about it without the fear of disbarment.

[@jaya1986]

Why does he sound like a Latino mike Tyson 😭😂

[@jonahvasquez6210]

He was in PC so the other inmates could continue to breathe. Don't get it fcked up.

[@aadrianlee]

Justified 👍

[@sprintlifecamp]

I'm a father... He's a hero

[@ant5094]

Anyone know who that close relative was ?

[@thelonesomewanderer8359]

imagine if cain was in your prison and some scrub doesn't know who he is and picks a fight with him

[@gregpellegrin8713]

I’d give this man a medal and crown, but somehow he faces jail time in reality!?

[@mibarra122]

Free Cain! He was doing a fathers duty. Justice is better served by hands in this case.

[@PedroGomez-sz8rs]

Cain is my heroe

[@Frmda76]

Hero we needed

[@MrMDee-si1bz]

A father did what a father got to do!! It’s FAIR WHAT HE DID! I would’ve done the same thing!

[@r6685]

They aren’t gonna find a jury to convict him.

[@danielduncan6370]

Legend!!!

[@tomdobbs2733]

I bet if he goes to a prison he’s gonna become a gang leader in a Mexican gang

[@Boots67]

You lost me when you called Cain Velasquez a pro wrestler

[@Davest420]

He better walk on this charge