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Michelle Del Rey

USC student who fatally stabbed homeless man feared for his life and won’t be charged, DA says

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A USC student has been absolved of criminal liability after he fatally stabbed a homeless man who broke into his car.

Ivan Gallegos, 19, acted in self-defense when he killed 27-year-old Xavier Cerf on Monday, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said on Thursday. He will not face criminal charges.

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