Breaking: Ralph Carr named as Melbourne businessman found guilty of rape
A suppression order has been lifted on identifying celebrity agent Ralph Carr as the Melbourne businessman found guilty of rape last month.
A Melbourne businessman, identified as Ralph Carr, has been found guilty of raping a woman in 2023. The suppression order on his identity, which had been in place since 2023, has now been lifted following a challenge by the ABC and other media outlets. Carr, a celebrity agent with a long-standing presence in Melbourne's entertainment industry, has represented numerous artists and athletes, including former AFL star Dustin Martin and singer Kate Ceberano.
On Monday, the longstanding suppression order was lifted by the County Court after Carr's lawyers abandoned their bid to extend it. Carr's legal team, represented by Dermot Dann KC, maintains that his client is innocent and plans to appeal the verdict. Prosecutors claim that Carr committed the assault at his West Melbourne home in March 2023, after the victim and Carr had been consuming alcohol and drugs.
Carr was visibly distraught upon hearing the verdict and was taken into custody. Prior to the verdict, Carr appeared in court wearing a dark black wig, unlike the usual attire during his trial.
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