Sam Wood’s lawyer says separation expected as he seeks bail over assault allegations
Sam Wood’s lawyer told the Supreme Court that he and his wife, Snezana, are expected to separate, as he seeks bail after nearly a month in custody. Wood is accused of assaulting and strangling her during an argument at a Noosa holiday apartment; the allegations have not been decided in court.
The bail hearing included claims of drug and alcohol use, frequent arguments and a previous choking incident in 2021, which remains untested. Wood’s lawyer proposed that he live with his father in Tasmania under strict conditions, arguing this would reduce risks and that he could spend longer on remand than any prison term if convicted. Prosecutors said they would prefer him to remain in Queensland.
In short
- Sam Wood is seeking bail after nearly a month in custody.
- His lawyer says he and Snezana are expected to separate.
- The allegations against him remain before the courts.
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The case for
Granting bail under strict conditions could manage the risks while preserving the presumption of innocence, especially if Wood lives with his father in Tasmania and is subject to close supervision. His lawyer also argues that continued remand could exceed any prison sentence imposed if he is convicted.
The case against
Keeping Wood in custody could be justified by the seriousness of the alleged violence, including strangulation, and the reported history of arguments and an earlier choking allegation. Prosecutors may reasonably consider that release, even with conditions, leaves safety risks that are better managed by holding him in Queensland while the case proceeds.
Explained simply
Sam Wood and Snezana Wood are a married couple known publicly through television. They have children together, and their relationship is now part of a court case concerning alleged violence at a holiday apartment in Noosa.
Sam Wood faces accusations of assault and strangulation, which have not been proven in court. His lawyer has proposed that he live with his father in Tasmania if released on bail, while prosecutors have argued he should remain in Queensland. The court must weigh the proposed conditions against the risks involved.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Sam Wood and wife Snezana ‘to separate’ after he is accused of strangling and assaulting her – as details of his drug use are laid bare in court as he fights to get out of jail”.