NY woman who fatally shoved singing coach, age 87, is sentenced to more time in prison than expected
During Friday's sentencing of Lauren Pazienza for manslaughter, Manhattan state Supreme Court Judge Felicia Mennin said she was unconvinced that the 28-year-old Long Island woman took responsibility for her actions on March 10, 2022, when she pushed the vocal teacher, Barbara Maier Gustern, to the ground. Gustern, whose students included “Blondie” singer Debbie Harry, lay bleeding on a sidewalk. Pazienza pleaded guilty on Aug. 23.