Cain Velasquez Breaks Silence, Releases First Statement About Shooting Ahead Of Plea Hearing


Ahead of his plea hearing on Wednesday, Cain Velasquez finally broke his silence regarding his recent highly-publicized shooting incident.

The former UFC Heavyweight Champion and WWE performer issued a statement commenting on his February 28, 2022 arrest for shooting a man while in pursuit of another man, whom he believed had molested a member of his family.

Velasquez wrote the following thanking fans for their support ahead of his plea hearing, which takes place today.

"To everyone that has expressed your support, my family and I will never be able to thank you enough.From the bottom of our hearts and the depths of our souls, we are grateful for your love. Your selfless gestures and kind words have given me strength in my darkest times. This story is complex and slowly unraveling as we speak. To the true victims of this case, may God give you the strength to come forward. Though it is most difficult to relive the pain that has happened to you, in speaking the truth, justice will be served and your own true healing can start. I will never stop helping or loving my community and all of you. Thank you for loving me."

We will keep you posted here at Rajah.com as updates regarding Cain Velasquez's plea hearing continues to surface.

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