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took them long enough.
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More than you get for head butting and punching probably, coz it's a world gone crazy.
Taylan May charged with DV offices, stood down by Penrith from Warriors match | Daily Telegraph
The future of Penrith Panthers star Taylan May is under a cloud after he was charged with assaulting his wife.
May has been stood down from playing this weekend after he was accused of punching Jessika May in the face and leg during an argument at a home in Werrington in Sydney’s west on April 8, police said.
Questions will now be raised within the NRL over the status of May’s playing future given the serious nature of the charges.
The 22-year-old, who had been listed to play against the Warriors on Sunday during the NRL flagship Magic Round, was arrested at 5am on Saturday at a Penrith address and was charged with domestic violence-related assault occasioning actual bodily harm and two counts of stalking or intimidating with intent to cause fear or physical harm.
May has been charged with punching his partner Jessika May. Picture: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
Police have also taken out an interim Apprehended Violence Order application to protect Jessika.
May was absent from the Panthers game against the Tigers in the week following the alleged incident after he was stood down for “personal reasons”.
The couple were only married last year in a glitzy ceremony, which the club posted on its official Instagram account.
May was named in Penrith’s team to play the Warriors in QLD on Sunday.
Criminal lawyer Paul McGirr said the charges do not trigger the NRL’s automatic stand down provisions because they carry a maximum penalty of less than 11 year.
‘But the NRL has obviously decided to use their discretion on the issue given the circumstances and stand him down anyway,” Mr McGirr said.
Last month he withdrew from a match against the Tigers because of personal reasons.
He only re-signed with the Panthers until the end of 2026 in March
The NRL and Panthers have been contacted for comment.
May was granted conditional bail by police to appear before Penrith Local Court on May 28.
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NRL: Penrith Panthers sack star Taylan May over domestic violence charges
Taylan May has scrapped plans to sue Penrith for attempting to terminate his NRL contract, instead accepting a payout to leave the club with immediate effect.
May officially became a free agent on Friday, when the stood-down centre was finally released from his contract following two show-cause notices.
AAP has been told May has already received interest from clubs locally and abroad, including in rugby union.
The parting of the ways comes as the 22-year-old continues to fight domestic-violence charges stemming from an alleged incident involving his wife on April 8.
May has pleaded not guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and two counts of stalking.
He has been subject to the NRL’s no-fault stand-down policy since he was charged in May, and is unable to play until at least March 2025 when the matter is due back in court.
The centre could still sign with an NRL club while suspended and return to play depending on the outcome of the legal proceedings.
May had re-signed with the Panthers in March but the triple reigning premiers sought to terminate his contract during his stand-down.
The club issued the Samoa international with a show-cause notice in May, relating to matters outside the domestic-violence charges.
That notice is believed to have included an October 2021 incident in Queensland, for which May was found guilty of assaulting a man during Penrith’s grand-final celebrations.
No conviction was recorded over that incident.
May also raised eyebrows when a video was posted to social media earlier this year that appeared to show him in the passenger seat of a speeding car.
After a meeting between May and Penrith early last month, the club issued the centre with a second show-cause notice over the domestic-violence charges.
That prompted May to launch legal action in the Federal Court, seeking damages and compensation and claiming the Panthers had breached employment laws.
On Friday, Penrith announced the player had accepted an undisclosed sum to leave the club at which he made his NRL debut in 2021.
AAP has confirmed the civil matter between May and the Panthers has been closed.
“Taylan May is departing the Penrith Panthers effective immediately and is seeking other opportunities,” Friday’s club statement said.
May played the last of his 30 games for the Panthers against Canterbury in round 10, with new recruit Paul Alamoti since firming as his first-choice replacement in the centres.
The club lured Asu Kepaoa from Wests Tigers mid-season as cover and also have young guns Jesse and Casey McLean available to play in the outside backs.
Penrith Panthers sack star over domestic violence charges
Taylan May has pleaded not guilty to assaulting his wife.
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Brisbane Broncos star reportedly questioned over alleged off-field issue
The NRL integrity unit is reportedly aware of the matter.
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What’s the bet that he will end up at the roosters next year on a minimum contract..
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He certainly looked disinterested against the dogs
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Christchurch_Warrior
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NRL seems to have issues with "white substances"'
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Revealed: Latrell facing ban, heavy fine as NRL issues Souths star breach notice after photo leak
Revealed: Latrell facing ban, heavy fine as NRL issues Souths star breach notice after photo leak
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“There is no suggestion that the white substance is an illicit drug”NRL seems to have issues with "white substances"'
Revealed: Latrell facing ban, heavy fine as NRL issues Souths star breach notice after photo leak
Revealed: Latrell facing ban, heavy fine as NRL issues Souths star breach notice after photo leak
Why get the integrity unit involved if that’s the case?!
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"Hello NRL Integrity Unit, it is the South Sydney Rabbitohs calling. Just a heads-up one of our players, Latrell Mitchell, is now a keen baker and there may be a photo circulating of him measuring out some ingredients so he can bake a cake for one of his teammates' birthdays. He got up very early that morning to make sure the cake was freshly baked, so the photo in question would have been taken around 0400. It has been a challenging year for Latrell and applaud his interest in a hobby that is often seen as a stereotypically female hobby. If anything, he should be celebrated. We do ask that in the interests of gender equality, everyone respects his new hobby and care for his teammates and advise that anyone suggesting illegal activity will be charged with defamation by our solicitors..."
