- Taylan May had domestic violence charges against him withdrawn
- May was stood down by the Penrith Panthers in May 2024
Taylan May has appeared to hint on social media that the his return to the NRL could come ‘soon’.
On Monday, domestic violence charges against the 23-year-old winger were withdrawn by police.
It had been alleged that May had punched his wife, Jess, in the right eye, had also struck her forehead and had threatened her verbally in April 2024.
May had pleaded not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He had also pleaded not guilty to two counts of stalking or intimidation intending to cause fear and two counts of contravening an apprehended violence order.
May made his debut for the Panthers in 2021 and went on to make 30 appearances in the NRL for Penrith.
May had appeared at Penrith Local Court on Monday. Magistrate Stephen Corry had declined requests from police prosecutors to adjourn the hearing.
Prosecutors had revealed that Ms May and her sister, witnesses in the trial, were not present in court to testify.
Taylan May has appeared to hint on social media that he could make a return to the NRL ‘soon’
On Monday, domestic violence charges against the 23-year-old winger (centre) were withdrawn by police
Repeated efforts to contact both individuals had been made, but were unsuccessful, the court heard.
Her sister had submitted a medical certificate citing her inability to attend the hearing.
May’s barrister, Philip Boulten SC argued for the charges to be dismissed. He also argued their absence was unlikely to change if a new trial date was set.
Magistrate Corry subsequently denied the prosecution’s request to set a new trial date, with prosecutors subsequently withdrawing their charges.
The 23-year-old has also been handed the green light to return to football by Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V’landys and it is understood that multiple clubs are looking to sign him.
May took to Instagram on Monday to publish multiple posts on social media following the conclusion of the hearing.
In one post, he had re-shared vision from 7News of him walking to court which was cut with highlights from his career playing for Penrith. A reporter was heard speaking over the video, detailing that the charges against him had been withdrawn and that league bosses had claimed he was free to return to play.
May captioned the Instagram story: ‘See y’all real soon.’
May (pictured) has been given the green light by ARLC boss Peter V’landys to return to the NRL
Multiple clubs are reportedly interested in signing him, with reports claiming the Wests Tigers are leading the way to secure the 23-year-old winger
According to a report from The Daily Telegraph, it is understood the Wests Tigers are leading the way to sign the former Penrith man.
He had been stood down by the club in relation to its no-fault stand-down policy in May 2024.
The club and the player later parted company by mutual consent.
V’landys later confirmed on Monday that the winger was clear to return to the game.
‘Now that there is no pending charge, he’s free to play,’ V’landys said.
‘The no-fault stand-down policy is always on police charge. The police charges have been dropped. He was stood down until the matter is concluded. It is now concluded. He’s free to play.’
May’s agent Ahmad Merhi issued a statement on behalf of the rugby league player, stating: ‘Taylan May is relieved that all criminal charges against him have been formally withdrawn and dismissed today, bringing an end to a challenging period in his life.
‘Throughout this time, May has fully cooperated with the legal process and remained committed to personal growth and proving his innocence.’
Mehri added: ‘He has used this period to educate himself, engage in peer support work, and give back to the junior rugby league club as well as to the Samoan community.
‘Looking ahead, he plans to further his education, including engaging in mental health support and peer support work, with the goal of continuing this positive path as part of his career.’
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