Domestic Violence Charges
Reality TV personality Sam Wood charged with domestic violence in Queensland
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Wood was reportedly on holiday in Queensland when the alleged incident occurred, and was arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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On Sunday, Wood’s Instagram account shared a post describing a “comeback” as “an apology to myself”; the article said it was likely scheduled in advance.
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In coverage of the separate ATO civil case over an alleged $7.35 million tax debt, Wood had said that most of the amount had been paid and that he expected the matter to be resolved.
Reality TV star and fitness entrepreneur Sam Wood was charged with assault and strangulation in a domestic setting after police responded to an incident at a Noosa address early Sunday morning, The Guardian reported. The 46-year-old, who rose to fame on The Bachelor Australia, was refused bail and is due to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Monday.
Wood built the 28 by Sam Wood fitness empire and later launched the wellness platform Ollo for Women before selling his fitness business in 2022, Now To Love noted. The alleged victim cannot be identified under Queensland law, and authorities have not confirmed whether the charges involve his wife..
Arrest Came During Queensland Holiday
Wood was on holiday on the Sunshine Coast when the alleged domestic violence incident occurred on Saturday night, ABC reported. Police arrested him in the early hours of Sunday morning and held him in custody over the weekend before his scheduled court appearance.
Instagram Post Shared After Arrest
Hours after his arrest, Wood's Instagram account posted about a "comeback" being "an apology to myself," Mamamia noted. The timing raised questions, though the post was likely scheduled in advance before the alleged incident occurred.
Bachelor Star Built Fitness Empire
Wood gained prominence as a contestant on The Bachelor Australia before launching his 28 by Sam Wood fitness business, which became a major success, Now To Love reported. He sold the fitness company in 2022 and moved into the wellness space with his Ollo for Women platform aimed at women's health.
Separate Tax Dispute Still Unresolved
Wood is also facing a separate civil case with the Australian Taxation Office over an alleged $7.35 million tax debt, Australian Financial Review reported. Wood has said most of the amount has been paid and he expects the matter to be resolved soon.
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