Husband allegedly taped wife to basement chair so he could watch football without interruption

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23 Oct 2026 • 2:58 PM MYT
The Independent
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Husband allegedly taped wife to basement chair so he could watch football without interruption

  • Terry Ward, 64, of Richmond, Virginia, was arrested after allegedly taping his wife to a chair in their basement on October 11.
  • Ward reportedly bound his wife for 30 to 45 minutes so he could watch a football game on television without interruption.
  • Responding police officers noted that the victim had visible marks around both of her arms.
  • According to court documents, Ward admitted to law enforcement officers that he tied his wife to the chair.
  • Ward faces charges of abduction and assault on a family member, with his next court appearance scheduled for November 10.

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