Judge grants Cain Velasquez $1 million bail pending trial for attempted murder

The former UFC heavyweight champion could be back home with his family as he awaits his court date

Cain Velasquez has been granted bail by a Santa Clara County judge. Judge Arthur Bocanegra approved the motion by Velasquez's attorneys on Tuesday. Velasquez had two previous requests denied by the court. 

Conditions for Velasquez's release include $1 million bail, home detention with GPS monitoring, outpatient treatment for traumatic brain injuries, consuneling and a protective order to stay at least 300 yards away from alleged victims Harry Goularte, Patricia Goularte, and Paul Bender.

"Mr. Velasquez, I would not release you if I was not convinced that finally a release at this time, eight months later, that you would be a danger to Harry Goularte, primarily, Patricia Goularte or Paul Bender or the public," Judge Bocanegra said.

"But if you are as devoted as a husband and father, I have to believe and I'm confident he will not jeopardize anything that would take away from your son, your daughter or your family. I hope you don't prove me wrong."

Velasquez was formally charged with one count of attempted first-degree murder -- plus nine other charges pertaining to assault and use of a weapon -- on March 2. Velasquez allegedly rammed a vehicle and shot into it on Feb. 28 in California. The vehicle reportedly sheltered Harry Goularte Jr. Goularte was out on bail amid accusations that he molested a close relative of Velasquez. An unintended target, Goularte's stepfather, was allegedly hit and suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

A trial date has yet to be set.