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Chris Brain trial: found guilty on 17 out of 37 charges

The trial of Chris Brain on multiple charges arising from the Nine O’Clock Service has led to the following outcomes:

  • Found guilty on 17 charges of indecent assault
  • Found not guilty on a further 15 charges of indecent assault
  • Jury failed to reach a verdict on 5 further charges, 1 of rape, 4 of indecent assault.

A further hearing is scheduled for 4 September, to determine if there are grounds for a retrial on any of the latter charges.

The Church of England has issued these statements: Statements following the trial of Chris Brain, the founder of the Nine O’Clock Service in Sheffield.

The Diocese of Sheffield has this: Statement from the Bishop of Sheffield following the trial of Chris Brain

South Yorkshire Police has: Former priest guilty of multiple sexual offences following SYP investigation.

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