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Sam Wood Denied Bail Over Reoffending, Witness Risk

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Former Bachelor star Sam Wood was denied bail by the Brisbane Supreme Court.
Justice Patrick McCafferty said Wood poses an unacceptable risk of reoffending or witness interference.
Wood faces charges of assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation from an alleged October 3 incident in Noosa.
Prosecutor Jessica Guy cited alleged statements that Wood told his wife and step-daughter they could ‘both die’.
Wood’s defence offered a $1 million surety and proposed bail conditions including Tasmania residence and three weekly police reports.

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Sam Wood’s former fitness brand 28 by Sam Wood rebranded as evvr with a purple colour scheme and new slogan.
Pilates instructor Alice Bennett introduced evvr in an Instagram video, promising members continued workouts and community.
DBG Health terminated all arrangements with Wood after his domestic-violence charges.
COO Mark Watkin will oversee evvr operations during Wood’s absence, the company said.

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Sam Wood Bail Denied

Former Bachelor star Sam Wood was denied bail by the Brisbane Supreme Court.
Justice Patrick McCafferty said Wood poses an unacceptable risk of reoffending or witness interference.
Wood faces charges of assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation from an alleged October 3 incident in Noosa.
Prosecutor Jessica Guy cited alleged statements that Wood told his wife and step-daughter they could ‘both die’.
Wood’s defence offered a $1 million surety and proposed bail conditions including Tasmania residence and three weekly police reports.

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