Cab driver charged after killing in self defense

March 4, 2005 NEW HAVEN-- A cab driver who says he had to kill a customer to save his own life is speaking out.

John Lutters says he is the victim after he was stabbed in the neck during a robbery attempt and fought back.

Lutters is now a convicted felon, having to plead guilty to charges in court. Lutters did not have a permit to carry the gun he used to shoot his passenger, Travis Hazelwood, in self defense.

"It*s cost me everything I*ve had just about, including a criminal record", says Lutters.