Sam Wood, a 46-year-old wellness influencer and former star of the Australian version of Bachelor, was denied bail in Queensland court on Thursday. Police alleged he choked his wife, Snezana Wood, during an incident where she told authorities she "thought she was going to die."
The court heard evidence that police had attended Wood's Victorian home roughly three years prior to investigate a similar allegation. At that time, Snezana Wood did not file a complaint, citing "fear of retribution," according to the court record.
Wood faces custody pending trial. Police argued his conduct was "escalating" and that he posed an unacceptable risk, grounds the court accepted in denying bail. Wood remains in custody indefinitely while awaiting trial.
The case centers on allegations of choking and assault. The earlier incident, which did not result in charges, suggests a potential pattern that prosecutors highlighted during bail proceedings.