Former Wallabies star faces court over threats to kill
Former Wallabies player Digby Ioane has appeared in court facing allegations of making repeated threats to kill a man over a land deal in Samoa. Ioane represented himself during the hearing and applied for bail, claiming his actions were driven by concerns for his family's land. The magistrate denied his bail request, citing the seriousness of the allegations and the risk of reoffending.
- ▪Digby Ioane is accused of threatening to kill a man between April 22 and April 26.
- ▪He claimed the threats were related to a significant land deal involving his mother's property in Samoa.
- ▪The magistrate denied his bail request due to concerns about his behavior and the seriousness of the allegations.
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| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 17:20:33 +1000 |
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