Prosecutor drops charges against 87 year old who was tased

CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) – Charges have been dropped against and 87-year old Chatsworth woman who was tased by officers who arrested her last August.

District Attorney Bert Poston said he never considered prosecuting Martha Al-Bishara, who was using a large knife to chop wildflowers.

She’s an immigrant who speaks little English.

But Poston also defended the actions of the department and the officer who arrested the woman, saying the use of force was justified.

Al-Bishara was charged with criminal trespassing and obstruction of an officer during the arrest.

HER lawyer says he’s seeking an agreement now with the City of Chattsworth.