Taylor Frankie Paul, set to appear on the upcoming season of The Bachelorette, is now the subject of a police investigation related to alleged domestic assault involving her ex-partner, Dakota Mortensen. The investigation has paused production on her other reality series, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, as authorities gather information.
Investigation Details
The Draper City Police Department confirmed an active “domestic assault investigation” concerning Paul and Mortensen, parents to a son named Ever. According to police statements, allegations have been made from both sides, with initial contact made with those involved on February 24th and 25th. Details remain limited while the investigation proceeds.
Allegations and Rumors
Social media accounts, including gossip reporter Amanda Christine and the anonymous tip platform Deux Moi, have circulated claims about a heated incident at Mortensen’s Utah residence. One source alleges that a “huge fight” between Paul and Mortensen led a roommate to call the police. Cast member Layla Taylor from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives reportedly interacted with the post.
Prior Legal Issues
This is not Paul’s first brush with domestic violence allegations. In 2023, she was arrested following an argument with Mortensen, where she allegedly threw a chair that struck her daughter from a previous marriage. Although misdemeanor charges of assault, criminal mischief, and domestic violence were filed, they were later dropped, as Paul stated in a Call Her Daddy interview.
Production Halt
Sources indicate that other cast members of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives are distancing themselves from Paul due to the situation. The show’s production has been suspended until the investigation’s outcome is determined, leaving Paul’s reality TV future uncertain.
The timing of this investigation is notable, given the imminent premiere of The Bachelorette. The allegations raise questions about vetting processes for reality TV stars, as well as the legal and ethical implications of continuing production amid such serious accusations.
