Talent agent Ralph Carr sentenced to six years' jail for 2023 rape

Former celebrity talent agent Ralph Carr cried as he was sentenced to six years in jail today, after being convicted of raping a woman in 2023.

The ABC reports that Judge Frank Gucciardo denied Carr's request to be released on bail ahead of an appeal.

Carr, now 66, from Melbourne, was once a high-profile manager of Australian entertainers, and Richmond AFL player Dustin Martin. He will now serve a minimum of four years before being eligible for parole.

According to the ABC, “Carr faced the County Court via video link, sobbing, shaking his head and muttering to himself throughout the hearing.”

The judge told him, “Your conduct was appalling. Rape is a crime of violence. This was committed by you in an egregious breach of trust.”

Ralph Carr found guilty and sentenced to six years' jail

Last month, a jury found Carr guilty of two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, from an incident on March 23, 2023.

The court heard that a woman visited Carr's home regarding a job opportunity, before attending one of his friend's houses with him.

The pair consumed alcohol and drugs, before Carr raped the woman when they later returned to his West Melbourne home.

The woman testified that the attack was brief, before she punched Carr in the face and called him "a f***ing rapist".

The woman said Carr asked her to perform a sexual act on him. She was able to call her mother, who then called the police.

Judge Gucciardo said Carr "had taken advantage of an intoxicated, vulnerable young woman who had repeatedly told Carr she did not want a sexual relationship.

“You maintain your innocence of these offences and consequently there is no evidence of your remorse or contrition."