Former priest accused of sexual abuse denies ‘brainwashing’ in evangelical cult

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Leader of the Nine O’Clock Service Christopher Brain allegedly surrounded himself with women who wore lingerie or revealing clothes as part of his ‘homebase team’

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A former priest accused of leading an evangelical cult in the Church of England has denied “brainwashing” his followers as he stands trial for sexually abusing 13 women.

Former priest accused of sexual abuse denies ‘brainwashing’ in evangelical cult

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