What to know

• Ralph Carr, a high-profile entertainment figure, is undergoing a pre-sentence hearing in Melbourne after being convicted of rape.
• His defence counsel argues the conviction is a miscarriage of justice and has sought a reduced jail sentence.
• The court rebuked Carr's lawyer during arguments, and prosecutors have contested the defence position.

“Lawyers traded legal blows on the second day of convicted rapist Carr's pre-sentence hearing, as his defence counsel claimed the conviction was a gross miscarriage of justice.”

Erin Pearson · Sydney Morning Herald

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