Amid domestic assault allegations, Taylor Frankie Paul opened up about her struggle and how the allegations affected her.
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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star, Taylor Frankie Paul, is currently at the centre of a major controversy involving a domestic violence investigation. The controversy involves her and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. According to reports, the dispute between Taylor and Dakota took place at his home and eventually went a bit too far. As a result, the production of Season 5 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives came to a halt.
Taylor Frankie Paul breaks her silence amid domestic assault row
The Draper City Police Department in Utah confirmed an active domestic assault investigation involving Taylor and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. Amid the assault investigation, Taylor attended the press preview for her upcoming season of The Bachelorette and broke her silence on the matter.
The reality TV star addressed the shocking allegations levied on her and revealed that she decided to show up despite being at the centre of the controversy. Speaking about the same, she shared:
“It’s extremely hard, and it took everything to get me here today. It’s just heavy. It’s a heavy time, and it’s unfortunate. I’m struggling for sure, but also at the same time I feel like if I don’t show up, then I’m just giving these opportunities away and not enjoying what we’ve worked on and something super exciting that’s coming. I just feel like it was the right thing to do… show up even though it’s hard.”
What is the domestic assault controversy involving Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen?
On March 16, 2026, it was reported that Taylor and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota, are a part of an open domestic assault investigation. As per a spokesperson for the Draper City Police Department, the allegations have been made in both directions. Reports suggest that Taylor and Dakota got involved in a physical altercation at his home during a dispute over his past romance.
As a result, both of them have been ordered by the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) to undergo psychological evaluations. Amid the drama, Taylor’s SLOMW co-stars have refused to work with her as the source stated, ‘none of the women wants to be associated with her’.
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Was Dakota Mortensen choked by Taylor Frankie Paul?
After the domestic assault investigation was reported, sources revealed details of the couple’s volatile relationship. A source told TMZ that it was Taylor who got physical during the fight. The source also revealed that during the altercation, Taylor grabbed Dakota by the throat and face while pulling off his necklace. The whole incident reportedly took place in front of their son. Not just this, there were marks on Dakota’s neck.
Taylor and Dakota have been in a tumultuous relationship ever since they started dating. In 2023, Taylor was arrested for aggravated assault after throwing a chair during a domestic dispute with Dakota. The duo tried to make their relationship work after their son’s birth, but it didn’t. Taylor alleged that Dakota had affairs with multiple women throughout the course of their relationship, which eventually led to their split.
What do you think about Taylor Frankie Paul’s take on her domestic assault row?
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