TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains mentions of domestic abuse.A new development has been reported in ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ alum Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. As per the latest reports, Paul will not be facing any of the charges in relation to the ongoing domestic violence case between the two of them.
Taylor Frankie Paul will not face any charges in domestic abuse cases
Due to a lack of sufficient evidence, Taylor Frankie Paul will not be charged with either of the domestic violence cases that she has been involved in. ABC4 reported the news, citing that the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office issued a statement and press release on April 14 about the same.The report read, “Such incidents lack specificity as to when and what actually occurred or corroboration. Based on the evidence submitted for screening by the Draper Police Department and West Jordan Police Department, the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office declines to file any charges.”They further added, “We would be happy to revisit this matter if additional information is developed which supports the prosecution of the suspect.” According to the report, since the matter was of high sensitivity because of the people involved, a lot of attorneys were assigned to review the case.
More about the domestic abuse cases involving Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen
The TV personality has been involved in three separate cases of domestic abuse. The first one was filed in 2023, in which she was charged and sent to prison. At the time, she had been hurling words and shouting at Mortensen, and in a video of the incident, it was revealed that she had thrown a chair at her now estranged partner, and it had accidentally hit their son.The remaining two charges were filed this year. Draper City Police Department had cited last month that an incident had occurred in February this year, and that the abuse allegations had been made from both sides. West Jordan Police Department had also cited that they were investigating a matter that had reportedly happened in 2024. A week ago, Taylor was granted supervised visits amid a custody battle with Dakota Mortensen over their young son, Ever. Following the ruling, she took to her social media a few days ago and thanked all of the people who have supported her and have been by her side through a lot of things. DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, assault, or abuse, please seek immediate help. Reach out to a mental health specialist, NGO, or trusted individual. Several helplines are available to offer assistance. The information in this report is based on a legal hearing as reported by a third-party source. The details provided represent allegations made by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case is ongoing, and a final verdict has not been reached. The publication does not claim that the allegations are true.