NRL Clears Taylan May to Return After Domestic Violence Charges Dropped

The former Penrith Panthers player had been stood down under the league's no-fault policy, but charges were withdrawn after the alleged victim failed to appear in court.

Taylan May, 23, had faced charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and stalking related to alleged incidents in 2022, but he pleaded not guilty and maintained his innocence.
The charges were dropped after the alleged victim, his wife, and a key witness did not appear in court, leading the magistrate to conclude the case was unlikely to proceed successfully.
The NRL's no-fault stand-down policy had sidelined May since the allegations surfaced, but with the charges withdrawn, he is now eligible to return to professional play.
May remains subject to a six-month apprehended violence order, though allegations of breaches were also dismissed after court clarifications.
Several NRL clubs are reportedly considering signing May, who was previously released by the Panthers in 2022 after disputes over his contract.

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