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Magistrate s manipulation of court clerk could be considered coercive control, court hears Posted ThuThursday 11 FebFebruary 2021 at 5:02am Magistrate Bob Harrap (centre) is appealing his 18-month jail sentence, with lawyers arguing it is too harsh. ( Share Print text only Cancel Former South Australian magistrate Bob Harrap pressured his clerk to take his demerit points in a manner that could be considered coercive control, a court has heard. Key points: A court has heard corrupt South Australian magistrate Bob Harrap emotionally manipulated his court clerk to take his demerit points The Director of Public Prosecutions said his 18-month jail term was inadequate ....