Priest convicted of rape and sexual assault at cult church

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 15:54 · Archive

Chris Brain, 69, has been convicted of rape and sexual assault against women at his church.

Chris Brain, 69, has been convicted at Inner London Crown Court of rape and sexual assault against women who attended his Nine O'Clock Services. The offences against multiple victims date back to the 1980s.

Brain, a former member of Christian rock group Present Tense, led the Nine O'Clock Services, which operated as a cult-like group. He exploited his status and position within the church to sexually abuse his victims.

How it is being reported

• Ex-priest who ran rave-inspired 'cult' group guilty of rape and sexual assaultThe Mirror · 2 Oct, 16:26
• Former Nine O’Clock Service priest guilty of rape and indecent assaultsEvening Standard · 2 Oct, 15:56
• Nine O’Clock Service priest who ran 'cult' group found guilty of rape and indecent assaultThe Independent · 2 Oct, 15:42
• Disgraced priest who led 'cult' Nine O'Clock Services convicted of rape and sexually assaulting young women who attended his churchDaily Mail · 2 Oct, 15:20

In this story: Chris Brain · Nine O'Clock Services · Inner London Crown Court · Present Tense

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