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The Independent UK
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Rachel Sharp

Cain Velasquez: Support for MMA star’s attempted murder of alleged child abuser is biasing trial, lawyer says

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The man accused of sexually abusing a four-year-old child related to UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is claiming he will not get a fair trial because of public support for the sports star who is now behind bars charged with his attempted murder.

An attorney for Harry Goularte Jr, 43, said that he has been forced into hiding while he awaits his trial on one count of a lewd and lascivious act with a child under the age of 14.

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