Taylor Frankie Paul's ex files restraining order amid investigation
USA Today • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Dakota Mortensen, ex-partner of "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Taylor Frankie Paul, filed a restraining order alleging physical violence by Paul in February, amid a police investigation into domestic disputes with mutual abuse claims.
- Production of Season 5 of "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" has been paused, and ABC has scrapped the upcoming season of "The Bachelorette" starring Paul after footage of a 2023 incident surfaced.
- Paul's spokesperson claims she has endured years of mental and physical abuse and is now taking steps to protect herself and her children, while Mortensen's representative emphasizes his focus on co-parenting and protecting their son.
- Paul was arrested on misdemeanor charges related to the 2023
