Taylor Frankie Paul Accused of Third Domestic Violence Incident
Variety • • general
Key Points:
- Taylor Frankie Paul has been accused of domestic violence by her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen for the third time, with the latest incident under investigation by the West Jordan, Utah Police Department involving multiple videos.
- The first domestic violence investigation occurred in 2023 and was featured in Season 1 of Hulu's "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," with new footage recently released showing Paul throwing metal barstools at Mortensen near a child.
- Paul pleaded guilty to aggravated assault following the 2023 incident and remains on probation until August 2024; the new video led Disney to postpone the premiere of "The Bachelorette" Season 22, which features Paul.
- A spokesperson for Paul stated she is grateful for ABC's support and is now seeking to protect herself and her children after years of alleged abuse, while preparing to share her story and explore her options.
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