Taylor Frankie Paul's Ex Dakota Mortensen Calls Cops on Mormon Wives Star

Key Points:

• Taylor Frankie Paul, known from #MomTok, was arrested in Utah in February 2023 after an incident involving her then-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, where she allegedly threw metal chairs and a wooden playset at him with her child present. She faced multiple charges, including felony aggravated assault and domestic violence.
• In August 2023, Paul pleaded guilty to a third-degree felony aggravated assault charge, with other charges dismissed; her plea deal required substance abuse and domestic violence evaluations and treatments over three years, with the felony potentially reduced to a misdemeanor if conditions are met.
• Paul revealed the altercation was influenced by personal struggles, including recent pregnancy losses and emotional distress, and later confirmed her split from Mortensen in May 2025 after discovering his infidelity; Mortensen admitted to cheating during season four of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (SLOMW).
• Despite their troubled relationship, Paul was cast as the lead in season 22 of The Bachelorette in 2025, marking a franchise shift by selecting someone outside previous Bachelor contestants; she expressed hope for a fresh start and another chance at love.
• In early 2026, filming for SLOMW season five was paused due to a new domestic assault investigation involving Paul and Mortensen, with allegations from both parties; video footage of their 2023 altercation was released, prompting Paul’s representatives to assert the footage lacked context and was part of a campaign against her, while highlighting her efforts to protect her family and share her story.