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ABC News
15 hours ago
- ABC News
Manslaughter trial delayed after key witnesses escape fire that destroyed home
A man charged with manslaughter will have his trial delayed after two key witnesses escaped a fire days before they were due to appear in court. John Torney, 40, is facing charges of negligent manslaughter over the death of 49-year-old Emma Bates last year. Ms Bates was found dead by emergency services who were called to her home in the northern Victorian town of Cobram in April 2024. Members of Ms Bates's family were present in the courtroom on Tuesday. Mr Torney, who also faces several assault-related charges, was due to appear during the four-day court hearing. Prosecutor Matthew Cookson told the court that police conducted a welfare check at the weekend on Mr Torney's brother who was a key witness in the matter along with Mr Torney's mother. Mr Cookson said Mr Torney's brother lit a fire when police arrived which resulted in the house being destroyed. Mr Cookson told the court that Mr Torney's mother who was hospitalised, was "physically OK" but had lost all possessions and was effectively homeless. Mr Torney's lawyer Hayden Rattray told the court that his client had been in custody for more than a year. Magistrate Stephen Ballek said the fire was an "extreme development" and that it was in "the interests of justice" to allow the prosecutor's application to adjourn the matter to October this year.
Boston Globe
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Jess McClain's rookie Boston run ends with her atop a decorated field of American women
'I probably have to take a step back and look at 2028 [Olympic trials] and what it's going to take to be on the podium at majors and make that team in 2028, and maybe dialing a little bit back in the other realms of my life and going a lot more in on running,' said McClain, who finished seventh overall in 2:22:43, some five minutes behind winner Advertisement 'Every time I'm on a stage like this, it's taking that step back and probably figuring out what the best approach is, but yes, I love being a part of the conversation. Hoping to be a part of the conversation for quite some time.' Joining McClain in the women's top 10 was Annie Frisbie from Hopkins, Minn., who finished eighth in 2:23:21. Medford's Emma Bates, the top American woman here the last two years, was third this year and 13th overall in 2:25:10. Emma Bates runs Heartbreak Hill on Monday. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff Both McLain and Frisbie ran their fastest marathons — McLain by a bit more than three minutes, Frisbie by a bit less in her second Boston run. McClain found the race to both her liking and expectations. Advertisement 'I've heard historically from many people for years and years and years that it will play well towards the end if I stick to my guns and run my own race,' she said. 'So I really tried to do that today, but it's hard seeing the pack kind of go a few miles in and trying to exercise restraint.' Holding back worked in the end. 'I knew that it was likely going to feel a little bit warm toward the latter half of the race, and I've been training super consistently on hills, so I thought if I was a little bit patient early on, it would pay off,' said McClain. 'And we had an awesome pack of Americans. It was Emma Bates, Sara Hall and [me] pretty much through the first half of it. So we just worked together, sucked the crowds in, and tried to just be patient and work our way up.' Related : Working her way up to a podium as a medalist at a major marathon or the Olympics is hardly a farfetched dream for McClain. She posted fourth-place finishes at the 2024 US Olympic trials in both the marathon and 10,000 meters, plus at the 2023 Grandma's Marathon in Minnesota. 'It was a bittersweet moment that it happened three times this past year, just being that shy of making a team in some capacity,' said McClain, who won the 2022 Mesa (Ariz.) Marathon. 'But today, it felt like a win for me. I hope one day to contend for a podium.' Related : Michael Silverman can be reached at
Newsweek
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Boston Marathon 2025: Start Time, Route and How to Watch
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Boston Marathon, the world's oldest annual marathon, returns for its 129th edition on Monday, April 21, 2025. With tens of thousands of runners and spectators expected to flood the streets from Hopkinton to Boston, the city and surrounding areas will see massive turnout, extensive road closures and millions of viewers tuning in from around the globe. What Time Does the Boston Marathon Start? Emma Bates takes the lead after the start of the Boston Marathon, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. Bates was the top American finisher. Emma Bates takes the lead after the start of the Boston Marathon, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. Bates was the top American finisher. Jennifer McDermott/AP Photo The race is scheduled to begin with a military march at 6 a.m. ET, followed by the Men's Wheelchair at 9:02 a.m., Women's Wheelchair at 9:05 a.m., Handcycles & Duos at 9:30 a.m., Professional Men at 9:37 a.m., Professional Women at 9:45 a.m., and Para Athletics Division at 9:50 a.m. The rolling start begins at 10 a.m. ET. What Is the 2025 Boston Marathon Route? The course remains the historic 26.2-mile stretch beginning in Hopkinton and ending on Boylston Street in Boston. It passes through Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Wellesley, Newton, and Brookline. Notably, the route features "the signature 'scream tunnel'" at Wellesley College and climbs Heartbreak Hill in Newton. Road Closures for the 2025 Boston Marathon Extensive road closures will be in effect across the marathon route on Monday, April 21, 2025. In Boston and surrounding towns, several key streets will be shut down early in the morning to accommodate the event and ensure safety for participants and spectators. In Brookline, vehicle traffic will not be allowed on Beacon Street between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m, and pedestrians will only be able to cross at select intersections such as Tappan, Webster, and Hawes streets. Other towns along the route—including Hopkinton, Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Wellesley, Newton, and Boston—will have localized closures primarily along Route 135 and Commonwealth Avenue. Public transit adjustments are also in place. The MBTA will close stations near the marathon finish line, including Copley Station, and temporarily suspend or reroute several bus lines. Commuter rail and subway services will run on modified weekday schedules with added capacity to handle the increased demand. Travelers are encouraged to use public transit and expect delays if navigating near the course. Full details are available on How to Watch the 2025 Boston Marathon Live TV coverage of the race will air nationally on ESPN2 starting at 9 a.m. ET. Livestreams are available with offers from FuboTV (free trial), SlingTV (low intro rate), and DirecTV Stream (free trial). When Did the First Boston Marathon Take Place? The inaugural Boston Marathon took place on April 19, 1897. "John J. McDermott of New York, emerged from a 15-member starting field and captured the first B.A.A. Marathon in 2:55:10, and, in the process, forever secured his name in sports history." The original route stretched 24.5 miles from Ashland to Boston.
