Steve Timmis, formerly of Crowded House church, and his wife are charged with rape

Steve Timmis, formerly of Crowded House church, and his wife are charged with rape

30 Oct, 2026 • 2 min read

According to news reports, including the BBC, Steve Timmis and his wife have been charged with several counts of rape dating back to 2008.

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