A woman who killed an 87-year-old Broadway vocal coach by pushing her to the ground in New York City pleaded guilty Wednesday and will be sentenced to eight years in prison, the district attorney said.

Lauren Pazienza, now 28, shoved Barbara Maier Gustern to the ground from behind in the Chelsea neighborhood on March 10, 2022, officials said at the time.

  • SheeEttin@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Yeah, I think prison should be reserved for people who are an immediate danger to society. She probably qualifies, but I’d say that any continued imprisonment should be determined by a parole board, including a professional psychologist or something.

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      1 year ago

      that’s exactly what i am saying lol.
      prison should be used much more conservitavely and be seen as a measure to protect the victim/public, not to punish the perpetrator.