A woman who pushed an 87-year-old Broadway vocal coach – which ultimately led to the elderly woman’s death – was sentenced to 8.5 years in prison and five years post-release supervision.
Lauren Pazienza, 28, was indicted in May for “fatally pushing” Barbara Gustern to the ground in New York City on 10 March, 2022, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office previously wrote. She pleaded guilty in August to one count of manslaughter in the first degree.
