Former mixed martial arts champion Cain Velasquez hopes to be released on bail during a court hearing in San Jose on Monday after prosecutors charged him with trying to kill a man suspected of molesting a 4-year-old relative.
The bail hearing is scheduled before Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Jose Franco at 9 a.m. A plea hearing is scheduled for June.
Valasquez is being represented by high-profile attorney Mark Geragos, who did not immediately respond for comment. Velasquez faces 10 assault and weapons charges that could result in more than 20 years of jail time. He wasAt the time, Geragos blasted the decision to keep his client in jail, while the suspected child molester was free.
"This is why people are disgusted - and rightfully so - with the criminal justice system," Geragos said. "We plan on vindicating Cain. We plan on getting Cain back to his family."
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