Cannot import RAW into Lightroom 4 (Sony@500)

I am unable to import my RAW files into Lightroom 4. My camera is a Sony Alpha 500 DSLR.
All reasearch I've done online hasn't resulted in any help. Has anyone else had this issue?

Welcome to the forum.
Give a little more info. Are you trying to import direct from the camera, from a card reader, or are the files on your hard drive.
If you are getting a message that the files "could not be read" it is possible that you may be trying to copy the files to a location where you may not have full permission to read and write.
Your camera is listed as supported.
Are you updated to the latest version of LR 4.4?

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