Former priest and ‘cult’ leader used his power to sexually abuse women

• Former priest Christopher Brain has been found guilty of rape and four sexual assaults following a retrial at Inner London Crown Court.
• The latest verdicts bring his total convictions to 22 sexual offences committed against 13 women during the 1980s and 1990s.
• Brain used his authority as leader of the Sheffield-based Nine O'Clock Service evangelical movement to exert control over and sexually abuse female followers.
• The 69-year-old was remanded in custody ahead of a two-day sentencing hearing, where victims will present impact statements.
• South Yorkshire Police praised the courage of the victims who endured two trials to bring the serial sex offender to justice.

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Nine O’Clock Service priest who ran 'cult' group found guilty of rape and indecent assault