Overview
- Carey pleaded guilty in July to 10 counts of dishonestly inducing payments by falsely claiming he had cancer.
- The offences span 2014 to 2022 and involve 13 named people, including businessman Denis O’Brien.
- Prosecutors had prepared a four-week trial with 28 witnesses before the guilty plea removed the need for evidence.
- Defence highlighted significant health issues, including heart surgery last year, and sought a psychological report for sentencing.
- Today’s hearing is expected to last about 90 minutes, Carey remains on bail under conditions, and the total sums involved have not been disclosed.