# Ralph Carr rape trial and sentencing proceedings > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ralph-carr-rape-trial-in-melbourne > Updated: 2026-08-24T17:37:32.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 4. In early July 2026, Australian courts commenced the criminal trial of Melbourne businessman Ralph Carr, accused of sexual offences. The proceedings followed the upholding of a separate NSW sexual‑assault conviction and marked the start of the high‑profile case. By early August, a Victorian County Court jury found Carr guilty of two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault stemming from a March 2023 incident. The verdict lifted a three‑year suppression order that had concealed his identity after Carr withdrew his application for continued protection. Carr was taken into custody immediately and will be sentenced at a later date. The case drew attention to suppression orders in Victoria and prompted AFL star Dustin Martin, a business associate, to end his professional relationship with Carr. During mid-August pre-sentencing hearings, Carr appeared in court in prison-issued clothing with a shaved head. His defense barrister, Dermot Dann KC, presented psychiatric evidence stating that Carr is experiencing severe mental health struggles, including panic attacks, nightmares, and self-harm. Forensic psychiatrist Jacqueline Rakov described Carr as posing a ‘clinically significant and dynamic’ risk, noting that custody is likely to further deteriorate his mental state. The defense argued that the lifting of the suppression order significantly exacerbated his mental health risks and is currently seeking to stay sentencing pending an appeal of the conviction, which they characterized as a ‘most obvious miscarriage of justice.’ Prosecutors have opposed the delay, urging Judge Frank Gucciardo to impose a ‘significant’ term of imprisonment. The prosecution emphasized the vulnerability of the victim and stated the crimes were committed solely for the accused’s sexual gratification. ## Claims - Ralph Carr was convicted of rape and sexual assault following a jury trial in the County Court of Victoria. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Carr has been confined to his prison cell for up to 23 hours a day. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A suppression order regarding Carr's identity was lifted, making his name public. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Thirteen character references were presented to the court during the pre-sentencing hearing. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Ralph Carr's defence barrister stated that the experience of the verdict and incarceration was 'dizzying' for his client. (single source) - Psychiatrist Jacqueline Rakov reported that Carr poses a 'clinically significant and dynamic' risk. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Ralph Carr faces sentencing for rape and sexual assault Former celebrity agent Ralph Carr faces sentencing in a Victorian court following convictions for rape and sexual assault, as his lawyers seek a stay to pursue an appeal. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ralph-carr-faces-sentencing-for-rape-and-sexual-assault ### 2026-08-17: Ralph Carr appears in Melbourne court for pre-sentencing hearing Former talent manager Ralph Carr appeared in a Melbourne court for a pre-sentencing hearing following his conviction for rape and sexual assault, with his defense citing severe mental health decline. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ralph-carr-appears-in-melbourne-court-for-pre-sentencing-hearing ### 2026-08-03: Ralph Carr convicted of rape in Melbourne Melbourne agent Ralph Carr was convicted of two rapes and a sexual assault from a 2023 incident; a three‑year identity suppression order was lifted and he faces sentencing. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ralph-carr-convicted-of-rape-in-melbourne ### 2026-07-08: Australian courts uphold NSW sexual assault conviction and begin Melbourne businessman rape trial Australian courts upheld a NSW sexual‑assault conviction for a Leeton man and began a Melbourne businessman’s rape trial, highlighting ongoing cases of serious sexual offences. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/australian-courts-uphold-nsw-sexual-assault-conviction-and-begin-melbourne-businessman-rape-trial --- Cite as: Ralph Carr rape trial and sentencing proceedings. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ralph-carr-rape-trial-in-melbourne