Tag: Harry Goularte

Cain Velasquez has been granted another requested delay for his attempted murder trial.

Judge Panteha Saban granted the request made by Velasquez’s attorney Renee Hessling on Wednesday, pushing the anticipated trial date out to August 2. This is the third time the trial has been pushed back thus far.

Cain Velasquez, 40, is facing multiple charges after allegedly engaging another vehicle in an 11-mile-long high-speed chase in February 2022. The former UFC heavyweight champion allegedly fired multiple rounds from a .40 caliber handgun at the other vehicle carrying Harry Goularte, the man accused of molesting Velasquez’s son at a daycare facility operated by his mother, Patty Goularte.

During the incident, Goularte’s stepfather Paul Bender was reportedly struck in the arm by a bullet. His injuries were non-life threatening.

Cain Velasquez was arrested shortly after and remained in jail for eight months after multiple requests for release on the condition of house arrest were denied. Finally, Judge Arthur Bocanegra granted Velasquez’s release in November on a $1 million bond. Since then, Velasquez has been permitted to appear at professional wrestling events while he awaits trial.

Ex-UFC champion Cain Velasquez had another requested delay in his trial setting today in Santa Clara County court.

The next date he will appear will be August. 2. #UFC

— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) May 24, 2023

Harry Goularte and Family Face a Civil Suit For the Alleged Sexual Assault of Cain Velasquez’s Son

In June, a civil suit was filed against alleged child molester Harry Goularte as well as his business, Certified Custom Concrete, his mother Patricia Goularte, and her business, Patty’s Childcare, and his stepfather Paul Bender. All parties reportedly face a series of allegations as it pertains to the sexual assault of a minor. A 13-page document filed in a Santa Clarita County court claims that Goularte had inappropriate contact with the child, including exposing himself “numerous times” from 2021-2022.

Goularte’s mother and stepfather are listed in the court documents as they allegedly “allowed this behavior and conduct to occur and continue to occur and failed to adequately monitor and supervise [the victim] and Harry.”

“Despite the warnings, observations, and signs of inappropriate behavior and conduct, Harry, at all times, remained permitted to reside on the property of Patty’s Childcare,” the document states.

Cain Velasquez has received a new date for his plea hearing while Harry Goularte, the man accused of sexually molesting Velasquez’s son, was charged with a civil lawsuit.

Cain Velasquez’s new plea hearing date

The former UFC Heavyweight champion, Cain Velasquez, has been given the new date of Aug. 19 for the plea hearing in his attempted murder case in California. Another court date of Aug. 5 was scheduled for motion hearings in the criminal case before the official plea hearings two weeks after.

Velasquez is currently being held without bail. He was arrested after an alleged high-speed chase where he fired multiple shots in the direction of a car carrying Goularte, who had been arrested and released from custody based on charges of lewd acts with a minor child. Goularte’s stepfather, Paul Bender, was allegedly shot in the arm instead.

Cain Velasquez was denied bail on two occasions by Judge Shelyna Brown prior to having his plea hearing pushed back again. Judge Brown deemed him to be a danger to society and chose to keep him in custody while Goularte was allowed to walk out.

Harry Goularte gets charged with sexual battery on a minor

A comprehensive lawsuit has been filed against Goularte, his business Certified Custom Concrete, his mother Patricia Goularte, her business Patty’s Childcare, and his stepfather, Bender, first reported by MMA Junkie.

A four-year-old victim with the initials “C.V.” who was previously revealed to be Velasquez’s son by attorney Mark Geragos is identified. The lawsuit alleges general negligence, negligent hiring, supervision, retention, training and investigation, sexual battery, and sexual misconduct/sexual harassment.

Per reports based on MMA Fighting obtaining lawsuit documents, Goularte had “daily access” to the children being cared for at his mother’s business and was alone with the victim in the bathroom and the outside playhouse on a number of occasions.

Goularte is accused of removing the victim’s clothing, touching the victim’s scrotum and penis, and exposing himself to the child. Goularte is accused of doing so “numerous times during 2021 and 2022.” The lawsuit also notes that the minor child “suffered extensive personal injury including, but not limited to, severe emotional distress, humiliation, and embarrassment as a result of the actions and conduct” of Goularte.

The first hearing is set for Sept. 6 for a conference on case management. Goularte is scheduled to be back in court for his criminal case on Sept. 20 for a preliminary hearing.

If convicted of all charges, Goularte faces up to eight years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine.

Cain Velasquez faces attempted premeditated murder charges that carry a sentence of 20 years to life in prison if convicted.