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A 26-year-old event planner from New York City, Lauren Pazienza, appeared in Manhattan Supreme Court on Tuesday to face charges of manslaughter after allegedly shoving an 87-year-old Broadway vocal coach, Barbara Gustern, to her death, Your Content has learned.
Due to concerns of her being a potential flight risk, the judge ordered Pazienza to be held without bail.
The incident, which took place in March on a sidewalk in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, resulted in the tragic death of Gustern.
Pazienza is accused of pushing her from behind, accompanied by derogatory remarks.
Pazienza has been charged with one count of first-degree manslaughter and two counts of second-degree assault.
If convicted, she could face a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison. The severity of the charges reflects the gravity of the alleged actions, emphasizing the tragic outcome of the incident, according to NBC News.
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