Video: Cain Velasquez appears in court as pre-trial date pushed back Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez appeared in court as his case was further delayed. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 17, 2022
Judge issues order on discovery conflict stalling Cain Velasquez attempted murder case For 228 days, Cain Velasquez has been imprisoned. A hearing Thursday may have finally moved him one step closer to trial. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 13, 2022
Celebrity attorney Geragos subject of fraud probe The State Bar of California said Tuesday that it is investigating one of California’s best known celebrity lawyers in connection with the spending of money in the United States and France from a multimillion-dollar insurance settlement related to the Armenian Genocide The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022
Cain Velasquez in-camera hearing continued until Sept. 9 A hearing behind closed doors Monday was continued until Sept. 9. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 29, 2022
Cain Velasquez attorney Mark Geragos gives updates ahead of pre-trial hearing: ‘There are going to be some surprises’ Mark Geragos provides insight into where things stand with his client and former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 28, 2022
Is judge skeptical of Scott Peterson’s argument for a new trial? REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Scott Peterson’s lawyers made their final appeal in court Thursday to convince a judge that his conviction for murdering his pregnant wife, Laci, and unborn son two decades ago should be overturned because a “feisty” juror with a history of domestic violence was biased against him… Tribune News Service · Aug 12, 2022
Judge to decide if Scott Peterson victim of jury misconduct A prosecutor says a California juror who convicted Scott Peterson in the murder of his pregnant wife may have provided incorrect answers on a jury questionnaire, but she did not commit misconduct The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022
Ex-UFC fighter Cain Velasquez pleads not guilty to shooting charges SAN JOSE, Calif. — Former UFC fighter Cain Velasquez has formally pleaded not guilty to attempted murder, assault and weapons charges alleging that in February he chased then shot at a man accused of molesting his young son, and ended up wounding the man’s stepfather. Tribune News Service · Aug 5, 2022
Alleged Cain Velasquez shooting victim denies allegations by family, asks to delay civil lawsuit to prevent ‘witch hunt’ Paul Bender is the man Cain Velasquez allegedly shot and the defendant in a civil lawsuit pertaining to an alleged molestation of a child. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 25, 2022
Cain Velasquez’s attorney files petition to California appellate court requesting release from jail A 246-page document filed by Cain Velasquez's attorney is challenging a judge's denial for bail and makes mention of possible CTE. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 20, 2022
Cain Velasquez denied bail for third time after judge deems Harry Goularte civil testimony status irrelevant Cain Velasquez defense attorney Mark Geragos tried again, but Judge Shelyna Brown remained firm in her ruling. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 15, 2022
Cain Velasquez attorney Mark Geragos concerned about fair prosecution from district attorney "It's obvious to me that the DA is serving two masters here and can't be trusted to prosecute fairly," Mark Geragos told MMA Junkie in regards to a June 24 hearing. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 15, 2022
Former UFC star Cain Velasquez sues alleged shooting target over molestation allegations LOS ANGELES — Cain Velasquez, the former UFC heavyweight champion charged with the attempted murder of a man he claims molested his 4-year-old son, is now suing the man and his family who own a childcare business where the alleged molestation took place. Los Angeles Times · Jun 30, 2022
Cain Velasquez plea hearing continued again, as attorneys work out discovery issues The plea hearing for Cain Velasquez, former UFC champ, was continued yet again, as he faces attempted murder and other charges. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 10, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 18, 2022 Attorney: Victims in alleged Cain Velasquez shooting experiencing trauma, intimidation since attack The attorney for Paul Bender confirmed to MMA Junkie that a Cain Velasquez supporter threw a molotov cocktail toward his client's home.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 16, 2022 Cain Velasquez denied bail: Judge disregards possible CTE, conditions proposed by defense Judge Shelyna Brown reiterated her view that Cain Velasquez is not only a threat to Harry Goularte and his family – but also the community at large.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 13, 2022 ‘There is no threat’: Cain Velasquez defense attorney Mark Geragos optimistic bail will be granted The "Free Cain" support has been strong, but Velasquez remains behind bars. Attorney Mark Geragos hopes that changes Monday.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 12, 2022 Cain Velasquez plea hearing moved to May 6 at council’s request Cain Velasquez's lawyer intends to file a motion asking for his release between now and May 6.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 5, 2022 California State Bar will investigate Armenian genocide victim payments LOS ANGELES — The chief prosecutor for the State Bar of California said Tuesday that the agency was taking a fresh look at attorney conduct in landmark Armenian genocide reparations cases following a Los Angeles Times investigation that detailed corruption and misdirection of funds in one of the settlements.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 3, 2022 Top lawmakers demand investigation of corruption in Armenian genocide victim payments Four influential California lawmakers called this week for an investigation into a $17.5-million class-action settlement on behalf of Armenian genocide victims that a Los Angeles Times investigation found had been marred by fraud, diverted funds and a rejection rate of 92%.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 2, 2022 California lawmakers demand investigation of corruption in Armenian genocide victim payments LOS ANGELES — Four influential California lawmakers called this week for an investigation into a $17.5 million class-action settlement on behalf of Armenian genocide victims that a Los Angeles Times investigation found had been marred by fraud, diverted funds and a rejection rate of 92%.
Chicago Tribune · Mar 18, 2022 Judge: Defamation suit over ‘whiteface’ comments by Jussie Smollett’s attorney can proceed CHICAGO — A federal judge in Chicago has ruled that comments made by Jussie Smollett’s attorney on national television three years ago that two Black brothers might have attacked the actor while in “whiteface” could be construed as defamation.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 18, 2022 Defamation lawsuit against Jussie Smollett’s lawyer can proceed, judge rules On national TV and podcasts, high-profile attorneys suggested brothers Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo were in ‘whiteface” during staged a hate crime attack.