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Los Angeles Times
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Richard Winton

Man charged with felony battery in SoFi Stadium altercation; victim out of coma

LOS ANGELES — A 33-year-old man arrested last month in connection with a SoFi Stadium parking lot altercation that left a San Francisco 49ers fan in a medically induced coma has been charged with battery, prosecutors said Wednesday, and the 49ers fan has come out of his coma.

Bryan Alexis Cifuentes faces one felony count of battery with serious bodily injury in connection with the assault in the Inglewood stadium's parking lot during the Jan. 30 NFC championship game between the Los Angeles Rams and the 49ers.

"We want to continue to ensure that our sporting events are safe for everyone," District Attorney George Gascón said in a statement. "We will not tolerate violent behavior at what should have been a joyous occasion for our county."

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