John Torney faces manslaughter charges for allegedly failing to get help for his injured partner, Emma Bates, who died from diabetic ketoacidosis.

John Torney, 40, faces negligent manslaughter charges in the death of 49-year-old Emma Bates, who died from diabetic ketoacidosis after sustaining injuries consistent with assault. Prosecutors argue Torney, who lived with Bates, failed to seek medical help despite knowing her diabetes and her inability to act, claiming his inaction was grossly negligent. His defense contends the brief relationship didn’t create a legal duty to act, and Torney lacked knowledge of the medical condition. Witnesses reported seeing Bates injured and heard threats, while Torney’s mother said he dismissed her calls to call an ambulance. The case continues.