Taylor Frankie Paul Might Face Charges As 3rd Domestic Violence Incident Emerges
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Key Points:
- Taylor Frankie Paul, star of The Bachelorette and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, is under investigation for a 2024 domestic violence incident involving her ex-partner Dakota Mortensen, with police reviewing video evidence.
- The Salt Lake County District Attorney’s office is considering charges that could be enhanced due to Paul’s prior guilty plea for aggravated assault in a 2023 domestic violence case, which placed her on probation.
- Violation of probation in Utah for aggravated assault can lead to probation revocation and up to five years in prison, with potential additional penalties depending on circumstances.
- ABC shelved The Bachelorette’s 2024 premiere after a video surfaced showing Paul throwing metal stools at Mortensen and accidentally hitting a child, and Disney is also reassessing the future of Hulu’s Mormon Wives amid these legal issues.
- Paul’s representatives have cited her previous statement about enduring abuse and seeking protection for herself and her children, while Mortensen reported the new incident to West Jordan police last month.
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