February 18th 2025.
A former reality TV star from Channel 4 has recently been convicted of causing serious bodily harm and two counts of causing physical harm to his ex-girlfriend. Jack Woodman, who appeared on the show "Bodyshockers" with Katie Piper, was found guilty at Bristol Crown Court.
Woodman's ex-girlfriend, Crystal Taffs, bravely spoke out about her experiences and shared her story with the court. She revealed that Woodman had physically assaulted her on three separate occasions, including punching her in the face and pulling out a clump of her hair. Taffs also stated that he had threatened to burn her with hair straighteners.
The couple had been together for five years and shared two children. They lived in a house with Woodman's mother, and Taffs had met him when she started working at his pawnshop in Bristol after leaving her job as a hairdresser.
During the trial, Taffs recounted one incident where Woodman attacked her in the shop, saying, "One day I had agreed to cut my brother's hair but Jack wouldn't let me go until I had cleaned all the TVs in the pawnshop. He wasn't happy with the standard of my cleaning and called me a lazy b****. He then punched me in the face, breaking my jaw."
Taffs went on to explain that she was too scared to tell anyone and continued to work at the pawnshop. She eventually sought medical attention when she couldn't eat due to the pain, and x-rays revealed her broken jaw. Woodman had denied the charges, but the jury found him guilty after just two hours of deliberation.
In another incident, Taffs said that Woodman had assaulted her in the car after a family meal, and told her she was "boring to be with." She recalled, "He reached across and pulled out a clump of my hair, leaving me with a bald patch. He then threatened to burn me with my straighteners and had me pinned down on the bed with his hands around my neck."
Thankfully, Taffs was able to escape from the abusive relationship and seek help. Her step-father, Dave, spoke out after the verdict, saying, "This is a victory not only for my step-daughter but for all women who have to suffer domestic violence and control and coercive behavior. Woodman made Crystal's life a living nightmare, and all he cared about was fame."
The judge has adjourned sentencing until reports on Woodman are prepared, but it is likely that he will face a custodial sentence. Taffs' family hopes that this conviction will bring awareness to the issue of violence against women. In fact, Metro launched a year-long campaign called "This Is Not Right" to address this epidemic and empower readers to take action.
If you or someone you know is at risk of domestic abuse, please seek help. And if you have a story to share, you can reach out to Metro's entertainment team. Let's work together to end violence against women.
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