Ralph Carr’s lawyer says rape verdict a ‘miscarriage of justice’ as entertainment figure faces legal hurdle over sentencing
Former talent manager Ralph Carr is seeking a stay on his sentencing for rape and sexual assault convictions while he appeals the verdict. His legal team argues the trial was a miscarriage of justice, while the judge noted significant hurdles to granting such a request.
Why it matters
The case highlights high-profile legal proceedings involving the entertainment industry and the complexities of the appeals process in sexual assault cases.
A court sketch of Ralph Carr in Victorian county court in Melbourne on Monday. Illustration: Paul Tyquin/AAP A court sketch of Ralph Carr in Victorian county court in Melbourne on Monday. Illustration: Paul Tyquin/AAP Victoria Ralph Carr’s lawyer says rape verdict a ‘miscarriage of justice’ as entertainment figure faces legal hurdle over sentencing Victorian county court judge says former talent manager has ‘hurdle to jump’ to have sentence stayed until appeal is heard
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Entertainment industry and AFL figure Ralph Carr has “a hurdle to jump” if he is going to convince a Victorian judge that he should be granted a stay on his sentence for raping a former staffer , a Melbourne court has heard.
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