Lawyer to seek dismissal of charges in Taser case

WARREN – A defense lawyer says he will seek the dismissal of charges filed against a Howland woman who received national attention when arrested with a Taser stun gun.

Atty. Mark Hanni said after a Monday afternoon pre-trial hearing before municipal Judge Thomas P. Gysegem that he will ask “at the appropriate time” that the misdemeanors charged against Heidi Gill of Howland be dropped.

Since her Sept. 2 arrest outside of Up A Creek Tavern, an East Market Street nightspot, arresting officer Richard Kovach has been fired by the city for his actions in an unrelated case.

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