Lawyers for Ralph Carr, a former celebrity agent found guilty of rape, have made a rare legal move to halt sentencing, drawing a comparison to the case of the last man hanged in Australia. The defence argues that the case should be stayed, citing legal precedents.
Prosecutors, however, have urged the County Court to proceed with sentencing, stating that the jury's verdict should be respected and that there are no grounds to halt the proceedings. The case has drawn significant media attention due to Carr's former status in the entertainment industry.
The comparison to the last man hanged in Australia refers to Ronald Ryan, who was executed in 1967 for the murder of a prison officer. Carr's legal team has not provided further details on how the cases are similar, but the move is seen as an attempt to delay or overturn the conviction.
The court is expected to rule on the defence's application in the coming weeks. If the application fails, sentencing will proceed, and Carr faces a significant prison term.
