Penrith's Taylan May has been notified by the NRL that he will be subjected to the no-fault stand down condition after being charged with domestic violence offences for an alleged incident with his wife in April.
"May has been charged with three domestic violence related offences, following an alleged incident on Monday, April 8, 2024," the NRL noted in a brief press release.
The 22-year-old is set to face court over the allegations later in the month.
The Sporting News has all the latest on the alleged incident involving Taylan May.
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Taylan May stood down by the NRL for alleged domestic violence incident
"The Penrith Panthers have been informed by the NRL that Taylan May has been stood down as part of the NRL’s no-fault stand down policy," the club noted on Thursday.
"The club will continue to provide support to all parties involved and will not make any further comment at this time."
The NRL's automatic no-fault stand down policy applies to incidents that carry a maximum penalty of 11 years or more.
Yet while the current charges against May have a maximum penalty of less than 11 years, the NRL can use discretionary power to intervene and stand down a player from their competition, which is precisely what they have elected to do in May's case.
On the same day, the NRL also advised Brandon Wakeham that he would be subjected to the no-fault stand down policy as well after the Manly player was charged with taking part in the supply of prohibited drugs.
What charges is Taylan May facing?
In a statement provided to foxsports.com.au by NSW Police, May will face three charges for the alleged domestic violence incident with his wife.
This includes:
- Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (DV)
- Two counts of stalk/intimidate, intend to fear, physical harm etc (DV)
"Police were told about 9pm on Monday 8 April 2024, the man allegedly assaulted a woman known to him during an argument at a home in Werrington," the statement read.
"It is alleged he punched her in the face and leg.
"The man was taken to Penrith Police Station where he was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm (DV), and two counts of stalk/intimidate intend fear physical etc harm (DV)."
When will Taylan May face court?
After being arrested, May was granted conditional bail and will appear before Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, 28 May.
His wife Jessica has lodged an Apprehended Violence Order application against him.
What has Penrith said about the alleged incident?
The Panthers released the following statement about the domestic violence allegations in the immediate aftermath of the situation:
"Penrith Panthers are aware of an alleged incident regarding player Taylan May, which has resulted in police charges,'" the statement read.
"The Panthers have informed the NRL Integrity Unit and will cooperate throughout the process."