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The Independent UK
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Bevan Hurley

Suspect accused of fatally shoving 87-year-old vocal coach rejects plea deal for a second time

NYPD

An event planner charged with fatally shoving a beloved Broadway singing coach has rejected a second plea deal that would have seen her serve 15 years in prison.

Lauren Pazienza, 26, appeared in court on Tuesday where she denied a charge of first-degree manslaughter over the killing of Barbara Gustern, 87, on 10 March in Chelsea, New York.

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