A funeral director, Robert Bush, who has admitted hoarding bodies, is described as being “sorry,” according to his lawyers speaking to a judge. Court proceedings indicate that the matter is being treated as serious, with prosecutors and the defence addressing the implications of his plea and conduct. The Evening Standard reports that Bush could face a maximum sentence of up to 25 years in prison, depending on how the court assesses the facts and relevant sentencing factors. Other coverage from the Belfast Telegraph similarly focuses on the lawyers’ position that Bush is sorry, framed within the court setting where his admission is being considered. The reporting does not provide additional detail in the excerpts about how the bodies were stored or the duration of the alleged hoarding, but the consistent theme across outlets is that Bush has admitted wrongdoing and is expressing contrition through his legal representatives. The case continues through the court process, where the judge weighs the admission, submissions from both sides, and the sentencing range.