Self defense argument might arise in Lima teen’s jury trial

Self defense argument might arise in Lima teen’s jury trial

LIMA — A jury trial has been set for May 6 where a Lima teen’s attorney said she might argue self defense in the Allen County Common Pleas Court as the teen faces charges involving the death of Lima resident Steven Smith in July 2023. Donya Perkins’ attorney, Allison Hibbard, in a self defense motion filed in November, said she wanted the court to prohibit prosecutors from mentioning the self defense intentions to the jury. “The defendant return…