Former UFC star Cain Velasquez released from prison
(CNN, KYMA) - Former UFC heavyweight champion and Yuma native Cain Velasquez has been released from prison Sunday.
He was granted parole and walked free after serving nearly 11 months at a state prison in Soledad, California.
Last year, a judge sentenced Velasquez to five years in prison with about 3.5 years served. He pleaded no contest to a number of charges, including attempted murder.
Velasquez was initially arrested in February 2022 after he chased a car and fired shots at the driver in San Jose.
Investigators say Velasquez targeted the driver, who was accused of molesting Velasquez' young son at a daycare. That driver is facing criminal charges.
Meantime, the conditions of Velasquez's parole are not clear. He has apologized for his actions, and says he means no harm to anyone, including the driver.
