A jury at Leeds Crown Court hears that the crimes committed by former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins—including serious child sexual offences—do not justify or excuse his killing while in custody. Prosecutors tell the court that Watkins was held at HMP Wakefield following his conviction for child sex crimes, but that those offences cannot be used as a reason for another person to kill him. The court is presented with the argument that, regardless of the nature of Watkins’ past conduct, the killing cannot be framed as proportionate or warranted. Sky News, RTE News, and the Daily Mail all report the same core point from the prosecution: Watkins’ “heinous” or “heinous” crimes are described as never being able to “justify or excuse” his death. The case continues to be heard at court, where the jury assesses the evidence related to the circumstances and responsibility for the killing in October.