‘Terrifying’ ‘abusive’: the women who worked for convicted rapist Ralph Carr speak out – Full Story podcast
For the past three years, we’ve known him only as a ‘high-profile businessman’, accused and then convicted of raping a woman in his home. Until last week, when the court order suppressing his name was lifted and he was revealed to be Ralph Carr, one of Australian music’s heavyweights, a man who helped bring us the biggest pop stars of the 90s. Names like Kate Soprano, Vanessa Amorosi and Tina…
For over three years, Ralph Carr has been known as a prominent businessman, convicted of raping a woman in his own home. However, last week, the court order that protected his identity was lifted, revealing his true name - Ralph Carr, a key figure in Australia's music scene who helped launch the careers of big names like Kate Soprano, Vanessa Amorosi, and Tina Arena, his ex-wife.
Guardian Australia has unearthed a disturbing truth: dozens of other women who worked under Ralph Carr's management have accused him of verbally abusive and intimidating behavior dating back to the 1990s. Some of these women even claim he engaged in sexual harassment. Despite these allegations, Carr maintains his innocence, specifically regarding his rape conviction.
Culture editor Steph Harmon spoke to Reged Ahmad about this exclusive report, where dozens of women share their experiences of working for Carr. The women describe him as "terrifying," "creepy," and "abusive." Carr, a Melbourne businessman with ties to the entertainment industry and AFL, is facing these allegations, which he denies.
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