"NY Woman Receives Unexpectedly Lengthy Prison Sentence for Fatal Shove of Singing Coach"

A New York judge sentenced Lauren Pazienza, who pleaded guilty to fatally shoving an 87-year-old Broadway singing coach, to six months more in prison than the previously agreed-upon eight years in a plea deal. The judge expressed doubt that Pazienza had taken responsibility for her actions. The victim, Barbara Maier Gustern, died five days after being pushed to the ground. Pazienza has been in jail since her bail was revoked in May 2022. The attack was described as unprovoked and senseless, and Gustern was known for her work with various singers, including Debbie Harry and Taylor Mac.