A former priest who led the Nine O'Clock Service, a religious movement based in Sheffield, has been convicted of multiple counts of rape and sexual assault. The legal proceedings concluded with the jury finding the defendant guilty of abusing 13 women over a period of time. The case has drawn significant attention due to the defendant's previous role as a prominent religious figure and the nature of the allegations involving members of his former congregation.

The defendant, who led the movement during the 1980s and 1990s, now faces a mandatory prison sentence. While the BBC report confirms the convictions and the number of victims, it provides limited information regarding the specific timeline of the abuse or the defense's arguments during the trial. The court is expected to finalize the sentencing in the coming weeks. The case marks a significant conclusion to a long-running investigation into the conduct of the leader of the now-defunct religious group.