Taylor Frankie Paul alleges 'pattern of abusive conduct' with ex Dakota Mortensen
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Taylor Frankie Paul filed for a temporary protective order against her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, alleging multiple incidents of domestic violence, including physical and emotional abuse.
- Paul detailed specific incidents between February and May 2024, describing possessive and intimidating behavior by Mortensen, including a 2023 assault for which she pleaded guilty in abeyance.
- Mortensen has also accused Paul of domestic violence, with ongoing investigations into allegations from both parties; no charges have been filed against Mortensen as of the latest court hearing.
- The controversy led to the suspension of filming for season five of "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" and ABC pulling Paul's upcoming season of "The Bachelorette" after a video of the 2023 incident surfaced.
- Court-ordered supervised parental visits were established for Paul, with a follow-up hearing scheduled for April 30, as both parties continue to navigate legal and custody disputes.
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