Taylor Frankie Paul under investigation in connection with allegation of third domestic violence incident
Key Points:
- Officials are investigating a third domestic violence allegation involving "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" stars Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen, with the West Jordan Police Department reviewing videos related to a 2024 incident reported by Mortensen.
- Draper Police are also conducting a separate domestic violence investigation involving both Paul and Mortensen, with allegations on both sides, and the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s office is screening the cases for potential charges.
- Taylor Paul previously pleaded guilty in abeyance to an aggravated assault charge from a 2023 domestic violence case, which was featured in bodycam footage on the reality show that made her famous.
- TMZ released video reportedly showing Paul attacking Mortensen in the 2023 incident, leading ABC to pull Paul’s season of "The Bachelorette," while filming for Season Five of "Mormon Wives" has been paused amid ongoing investigations.
- Paul’s spokesperson stated she is prioritizing her family’s safety after years of alleged abuse, and Paul herself has said she will share her truth; meanwhile, cast members have expressed concerns about Paul’s behavior to ABC executives.