The Brief
- Cain Velasquez is out of prison and supporting those who are incarcerated by fundraising for rehabilitation programs.
- Velasquez was released recently after being convicted of attempted murder in a case related to the molestation of a family member.
- At a weekend event, Velasquez helped fundraise $3,500 for the Transformative Justice Center.
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Two months after his release from prison, former UFC champion Cain Velasquez is raising money for programs that support incarcerated people through rehabilitation.
He kicked off those efforts with a meet-and-greet fundraiser event in San Jose over the weekend.
‘Welcome Home’ event with a purpose
What we know:
The event, billed as a “Welcome Home Party,” was held at UFC Fit in San Jose. But organizers said it was about more than celebrating Velasquez’s return.…