Bachelor star Sam Wood and his wife, Snezana, 'are expected to separate', his lawyer has revealed during his Supreme Court bid for bail after nearly a month behind bars.
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The court heard allegations of drug use, partying and increasingly frequent confrontations as Paula Morreau KC argued for the 46-year-old's release to live with his father in Tasmania.
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Wood has been on remand since his arrest on October 4, accused of strangling and assaulting Snezana, 45, following an alleged argument at a luxury holiday apartment in Noosa, on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
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Ms Morreau argued that Wood could spend longer on remand than he would serve in prison if convicted.
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She said the proposed strict bail conditions, combined with Wood living interstate, would 'demonstrably reduce the relevant risk' to the community if he were released.
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Wood did not appear in court, either in person or by video link from Wolston Correctional Centre, where he is being held.
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His marriage came under scrutiny during the application, with the court hearing allegations of alcohol and drug use, arguments and a previous choking incident in 2021.
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Ms Morreau told the court Snezana had described significant strain on the relationship in the month before the alleged assault.
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Former Bachelor star Sam Wood and his wife, Snezana, 'are expected to separate', his lawyer has revealed during his Supreme Court bid for bail after nearly a month behind bars
The reality TV star and fitness influencer was locked up after a row at a luxury Noosa apartment and while in jail his reputation, business and marriage appear to have fallen apart
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They are expected to separate.
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There was alleged drug use, alcohol use and a party lifestyle but it is not suggested Wood suffered from addiction.'
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Ms Morreau acknowledged that Wood struggled with anger and irritation but said he usually removed himself from confrontations.
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'While he struggled with anger and irritation he usually leaves and takes time (and is) willing to avoid confrontation,' she said.
Ms Morreau said the current allegations 'were supported by another witness', while the allegations concerning the earlier incident remained untested.
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The court heard Snezana had kept photographs from an alleged incident in 2021 in which she said Wood had also choked her.
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Prosecutors said they would prefer Wood to remain in Queensland if granted bail.
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However, Ms Morreau argued he would be best placed in Tasmania, citing its island location and the support he would receive from family.
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Under the proposed bail arrangements, Wood would live in Tasmania with his father, Andrew, who has stood by him.
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Wood hopes to live with his father Andrew (pictured) if granted bail.
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His father said he stood by his son but had not seen him since he was held in the watch house.
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Asked if it was a difficult time, he replied: 'Of course it is'
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Before the hearing, Wood's father largely declined to comment but said he had not seen his son since he was held in the watch house following his arrest.
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Asked if he stood by his son, he replied: 'Yes.'
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Asked whether it was a very difficult time, he said: 'Of course it is.'
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Wood was arrested after his stepdaughter, Eve Markoski-Wood, 21, called police on October 3, alleging he had harmed her mother at the family's $3,000-a-night La Mer holiday apartment on Hastings Street in Noosa.
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Police allege the attack was so severe that Snezana feared she was going to die.
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Wood allegedly argued with his wife on the night before the family was due to fly home to Melbourne following their Noosa holiday.
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He was arrested and charged with assault occasioning bodily harm (domestic violence) and strangulation in a domestic setting.
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Wood was initially held in the Maroochydore watch house before being transferred to Brisbane Correctional Centre and later to Wolston Correctional Centre.
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He was previously denied bail in Maroochydore Magistrates Court before taking his bid for release to the Supreme Court.
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Since his arrest, Snezana has stopped wearing her wedding ring, and the couple's $6 million mansion in Brighton, Victoria, has been listed for sale.
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The couple share three young daughters.
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During an earlier bail application in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on October 8, police prosecutor Jeanette Grigoris tendered photographs of injuries allegedly sustained by Snezana.
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Sergeant Grigoris said Snezana had given strong evidence that she was choked to the point of a 'cessation of breath' before her head was allegedly banged on the floor.
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