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Bachelor star Sam Wood denied bail as police allege he choked woman until she ‘thought she would die’

By Ben Smee · Oct 8, 2026, 12:58 AM CDT

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Court hears police attended Wood’s Victorian home over a similar allegation about three years ago, but the woman had not complained then out of ‘fear of retribution’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A woman who was allegedly choked and assaulted by the former Bachelor star Sam Wood told police she “thought she was going to die”, a Queensland court heard on Thursday. The

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Sensational languageThe quote emphasizes the severity of the alleged assault, heightening emotional impact.

Appeal to fearMentioning the woman's fear suggests a narrative of intimidation and may influence reader perception of the alleged victim's vulnerability.

Authority framingCiting police involvement and their arguments lends authority to the bail denial and the seriousness of the allegations.

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Missing context

The article does not provide details about the legal standards for bail, any prior convictions or outcomes of the earlier Victorian police investigation, or statements from Wood or his legal representation.

Important context

The bail decision was based on police arguments that Wood’s behaviour was "escalating" and that he posed an unacceptable risk, indicating the court considered potential future risk in its ruling.

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The article reports statements from the court and police without adding editorial commentary; it presents the allegations and bail decision as factual reporting.