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Woman asks for leniency in case

PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh woman who stole a service dog that was to be used by a disabled child could have her record cleared.

Elizabeth Ann Flaherty asked a judge for leniency at a court appearance.

Flaherty was arrested in July and her lawyer dropped the $20,000 dog off to police.

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