Podcasts True Crime Crime Stories with Nancy Grace 'CESSPOOL PRINCESS' Had 2 Bottles of Wine & DRUGS When Shoved Voice Coach, 87, to her Death, Says Defense

'CESSPOOL PRINCESS' Had 2 Bottles of Wine & DRUGS When Shoved Voice Coach, 87, to her Death, Says Defense

Published: June 22, 2023, 5 p.m.

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The socialite charged with shoving an elderly woman to her death may be getting a plea deal.

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Lauren Pazienza\'s attorney says the woman couldn\\u2019t possess the intent to commit the crime. Defense attorney Arthur Aidala says his client was using prescription drugs, and had imbibed up to two bottles of wine, and marijuana at the time.\\xa0

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The victim, 87-year-old Broadway singing coach Barbara Maier Gustern, fell and hit her head, after being hit by Pazienza. She was conscious directly after the incident, but fell into unconsciousness and died from her injuries five days later.\\xa0\\xa0

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Pazienza has already turned down two plea deals from prosecutors. If convicted, Pazienza faces up to 25 years behind bars. Her next court date is July 20.\\xa0

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Joining Nancy Grace Today:

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  • AJ Maier Gustern - Grandson of Victim
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  • James Shelnutt\\xa0\\u2013 Attorney \\u2013 The Shelnutt Law Firm, P.C.; 27-year Atlanta Metro Area Major Case Detective and Former S.W.A.T. Officer; Twitter: @ShelnuttLawFirm
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  • Dr. Angela Arnold\\xa0\\u2013 Psychiatrist, Atlanta GA.; Expert in the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Former Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology: Emory University; Former Medical Director of The Psychiatric Ob-Gyn Clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital; Voted My Buckhead\\u2019s Best Psychiatric Practice of 2022
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  • Joseph Giacalone - Former NYPD Sergeant SDS and Author: \\u201c The Cold Case Handbook\\u201d and \\u201cThe Criminal Investigative Function: A Guide for New Investigators 4th Edition;" Twitter: @JoeGiacalone
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  • \\xa0Dr. Michael Baden\\u2013 Former Chief Medical Examiner of New York City and past Co-Director of the New York State Police Medico-Legal Investigations Unit- Author: \\u201cAmerican Autopsy\\u201d
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  • Tony DeStefano\\xa0\\u2013 Special Writer, Newsday; Author: \\u201cThe Deadly Dob: Vito Genovese\\u201d and \\u201cMafia Boss;\\u201d Twitter: @TonyNewsDay, Instagram: @Tony.Destefano.Newsday
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