Woman Avoids Jail After Fatal Bank Queue Dispute

Courtney Richman receives suspended sentence for manslaughter of 82-year-old Myra Coutinho-Lopez in Welwyn Garden City incident.

Courtney Richman, 26, was convicted of manslaughter for pushing Myra Coutinho-Lopez during a bank queue argument.
The 82-year-old victim, suffering from dementia, died from injuries sustained in the fall.
Richman was sentenced to 16 months in prison, suspended for 21 months, and given community service and rehabilitation requirements.
The incident occurred in December 2021 at a Lloyds Bank in Hertfordshire.
The victim's family expressed deep sorrow and paid tribute to her legacy of kindness and resilience.