NEBRASKA CITY, Neb. (AP) — The lawyer for a man accused of killing a Nebraska City resident says he’s preparing to present a case of self-defense.

Attorney Bill Gallup on Monday told a judge in Otoe County Court that his client, Sebastien Hall, would waive his preliminary hearing and proceed to district court. Hall is charged with second-degree murder in the July 19 stabbing death of 21-year-old Jacob Adams. Hall’s next scheduled court date is Sept. 8.

Prosecutors say Adams was fighting with Hall and another man, 22-year-old Dylan Boyle, when Adams was stabbed in the chest and throat. Boyle was charged with misdemeanor assault even though he tried to perform CPR on the victim.

Police say the trio fought outside a home in the 600 block of South Seventh Street. Mr Adams died at C.H.I. St Mary’s hospital after suffering knife wounds to his throat and chest.