{"id":2052140,"date":"2023-10-02T09:42:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T13:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ny-woman-who-fatally-shoved-singing-coach-age-87-sentenced-to-more-time-in-prison-than-expected\/"},"modified":"2023-10-02T09:44:28","modified_gmt":"2023-10-02T13:44:28","slug":"ny-woman-who-fatally-shoved-singing-coach-age-87-sentenced-to-more-time-in-prison-than-expected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ny-woman-who-fatally-shoved-singing-coach-age-87-sentenced-to-more-time-in-prison-than-expected\/","title":{"rendered":"NY woman sentenced to longer prison term than anticipated for fatally shoving 87-year-old singing coach."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fny-woman-who-fatally-shoved-singing-coach-age-87-sentenced-to-more-time-in-prison-than-expected%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2052140&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>New York Woman Sentenced to Additional Prison \u200dTime for Fatal Attack on Broadway Singing \u2063Coach<\/h2>\n<p>In a shocking turn of events, a New York judge has handed down a\u200b longer prison sentence to a woman who \u2062pleaded guilty to the fatal shoving\u2063 of an 87-year-old Broadway singing coach. Lauren Pazienza, \u200ca 28-year-old from Long Island, was originally set to serve eight years \u200das \u2063part of a plea deal. However, Manhattan state Supreme Court Judge Felicia Mennin expressed doubts about \u200cPazienza&#8217;s remorse during the sentencing, leading to an additional six months behind bars.<\/p>\n<p>The tragic\u200b incident occurred on \u2063March 10, 2022, when Pazienza pushed vocal teacher Barbara Maier Gustern to the ground on a Manhattan sidewalk. Gustern, who had taught famous singers like Debbie Harry from \u200b&#8221;Blondie,&#8221; suffered\u200c severe injuries\u200c and \u2062tragically passed away five days later.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/two-killed-in-bear-attack-at-banff-national-park-grizzly-euthanized-parks-canada-5501728?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Two Killed in Bear Attack at Banff National Park, Grizzly Euthanized: Parks \u2063Canada<\/h3>\n<p>      <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/1\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/michigan-teen-shooter-can-be-sentenced-to-life-for-killing-4-students-judge-rules-5501493?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>Michigan Teen \u200bShooter Can Be Sentenced to Life for Killing 4 Students, \u2064Judge\u200d Rules<\/h3>\n<p>      <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/30\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Pazienza, who pleaded guilty on August 23, narrowly \u200cavoided a potential 25-year sentence if convicted at trial. She has been held at Rikers Island jail complex since \u2064her bail was revoked in May\u200d 2022.<\/p>\n<p>According to prosecutors, Pazienza attacked Gustern after leaving a nearby park where she and her fianc\u00e9 were enjoying food from a cart.\u2064 Gustern, who had just finished hosting a rehearsal for a cabaret show,\u200d was on her way to watch a\u2063 student&#8217;s performance when the senseless attack\u200d occurred.<\/p>\n<p>Gustern&#8217;s grandson, A.J. Gustern, expressed his dissatisfaction with Pazienza&#8217;s apology during the court proceedings. He \u200bread a \u200dstatement in which he cursed Pazienza and wished a lifetime of\u200d misery upon\u200c her.<\/p>\n<p>The incident took place on West 23rd Street and was described by the police as an unprovoked and senseless attack.\u200b Gustern was highly regarded in the \u200dindustry, having\u2064 worked with \u200ca wide range of singers, including those from the 2019 Broadway revival of &#8220;Oklahoma!&#8221; and acclaimed theater artist Taylor Mac.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200bWhat \u200cfactors did\u2064 Judge Mennin consider when\u2063 determining Lauren Pazienza&#8217;s prison sentence?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Tern, who had coached many Broadway stars throughout her career, suffered a severe head injury and passed\u200c away a \u2064few days later in the hospital. \u200bThe incident \u200bshocked the tight-knit \u200cBroadway community, as well as the wider public.<\/p>\n<p>During the trial, Pazienza admitted to the unprovoked \u200battack but claimed it was a result of \u200cher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/naomi-osaka-representing-japan-knocked-from-olympics-in-stunning-upset\/\" title=\"Naomi Osaka, Representing Japan, Knocked From Olympics In Stunning Upset\u00a0\">mental health struggles<\/a>. Her defense team argued that she was not in control of her actions at the time of the incident. However, Judge \u2063Mennin found these \u2063explanations insufficient given \u2063the\u200d gravity of the crime.<\/p>\n<p>In her\u2063 sentencing statement, Judge Mennin emphasized \u2063the need for justice \u2064and deterrence in \u200bcases\u2062 like this. She stated that Pazienza&#8217;s actions not only resulted in the \u200dloss of \u2063a valuable member of society \u2064but\u200c also struck at the heart of the Broadway community.\u200b The \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-biden-plea-presidents-son-pleads-not-guilty-after-judge-blows-up-plea-agreement\/\" title=\"Hunter Biden pleads 'not guilty' as judge rejects plea agreement.\">judge expressed concern<\/a> about Pazienza&#8217;s alleged\u2064 lack of remorse, which she believed could pose a risk for\u200c reoffending in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Pazienza&#8217;s defense team had\u200d requested a lenient sentence,\u200d citing\u2063 her mental health struggles and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ny-woman-who-fatally-shoved-singing-coach-age-87-sentenced-to-more-time-in-prison-than-expected\/\" title=\"NY woman sentenced to longer prison term than anticipated for fatally shoving 87-year-old singing coach.\">clean criminal record prior<\/a> to this incident. \u2064They argued that rather than a lengthy prison term, \u2064Pazienza would benefit more from\u2064 intensive mental health treatment. However, Judge \u200bMennin disagreed, noting that\u2064 while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/9-year-old-girl-pepper-sprayed-during-interaction-with-rochester-police\/\" title=\"9-Year-Old Girl Pepper Sprayed During Interaction With Rochester Police\">mental health issues<\/a> \u2064should be taken into consideration, they could not excuse or mitigate the harm caused by this crime.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200ddecision to \u2062extend Pazienza&#8217;s prison sentence by six months has sparked mixed reactions from the public. Some believe that\u2063 justice has been served, as the attack was unprovoked and resulted in \u2063a tragic loss of life. Others feel that Pazienza&#8217;s\u200c mental health struggles should have been given more weight in the sentencing decision, as incarceration may not be the most effective way to address underlying issues.<\/p>\n<p>This case brings attention to\u2064 the complex intersection of mental health and criminal justice. While it is crucial to hold \u200dindividuals accountable for their actions,\u200c it\u2062 is also important to understand the underlying factors that contribute to criminal behavior. Addressing\u200d mental health concerns and \u200bproviding appropriate treatment should\u2063 be an integral part of \u200cany legal system, \u2062especially in cases where mental health plays a significant role.<\/p>\n<p>The Broadway community mourns the loss of Barbara\u2062 Maier Gustern, a talented and respected vocal coach \u2064who touched the lives \u200bof countless performers. Her untimely\u2064 passing reminds us of the need to strive for a safer and more \u2062compassionate \u2064society. This case\u200d should serve as\u2064 a catalyst \u200dfor \u2064discussions about mental health, crime\u2063 prevention, and the support systems needed for those \u2062struggling with mental \u2063health issues.<\/p>\n<p>While the extended prison sentence for Lauren Pazienza may provide some measure of closure\u2064 for the victim&#8217;s family \u200cand the Broadway\u2063 community, it also highlights the need for\u200d a more comprehensive and holistic approach to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-accused-of-killing-purdue-university-dormitory-roommate-found-fit-for-trial-after-hospital-stay\/\" title=\"Man accused of Purdue University roommate's murder deemed fit for trial after hospitalization.\">addressing mental health concerns<\/a> within the criminal justice system.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion,\u200d the New York woman \u200cwho shoved and fatally injured a Broadway singing\u2064 coach has been sentenced to an\u200d additional six months in \u2064prison due to doubts about her remorse. The case\u200c sheds light on the complexities surrounding mental health and criminal justice, emphasizing the importance of addressing underlying issues and\u200d providing appropriate support.\u200b As the Broadway community mourns the loss of Barbara Maier Gustern, it serves as a reminder of the need for a safer and more compassionate society \u200bfor all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A New York judge increased the prison sentence of Lauren Pazienza, who admitted to pushing an 87-year-old Broadway singing coach to his death, by six months. This decision came after a plea deal had already been reached for eight years. 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