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\n Related: <\/span>Dakota Claims He Tried to ‘Protect’ Taylor Paul\u2019s Daughter During Dispute<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tDakota Mortensen shared his side of the story with officers via a phone call after his 2023 domestic dispute with Taylor Frankie Paul. In a video obtained by Us Weekly, an officer asked whether he was trying to \u201cprotect\u201d Taylor\u2019s daughter, to which Dakota replied, \u201cYeah, she\u2019s on the couch right there.\u201d Dakota went on [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Dakota alleged in the report that he was \u201capprehensive\u201d to come forward with the incidents due to Taylor\u2019s \u201chigh public profile.\u201d<\/p>\n
The filing noted that police obtained photos of Dakota\u2019s \u201cneck scratches,\u201d which he alleged were from an altercation with his ex-girlfriend, with whom he shares son Ever, 2.<\/p>\n\n![\"Dakota](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dakota-Mortensen-Accused-Taylor-Frankie-Paul-of-Scratching-and-Striking-Him-in-Recent-Incident.jpg?w=1000&quality=40&strip=all\")
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\n Dakota Mortensen, Taylor Frankie Paul.<\/span> Instagram (2)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAccording to the report, the authorities were investigating an additional accusation of domestic violence in the presence of a child. Police did not specify who the accused was in the situation, but Draper PD told People<\/em><\/a> on Monday that no charges have been filed related to that allegation.<\/p>\nUs Weekly<\/em> has reached out to representatives for Taylor and Dakota.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n![\"Next](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Next-Steps-in-Taylor-Frankie-Paul-Dakota-Mortensen-Domestic-Violence-Investigation-Revealed-by-Police.jpg?crop=0px%2C0px%2C2000px%2C1131px&resize=400%2C225&quality=40&strip=all\")
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\n Related: <\/span>Next Steps in Taylor Frankie Paul, Dakota Mortensen Investigation Revealed<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tThe investigation into Taylor Frankie Paul and ex Dakota Mortensen\u2019s domestic violence incidents from February has been passed from the Draper Police Department to the district attorney\u2019s office, Us Weekly can confirm. \u201cFollowing a thorough investigation by the Draper Police Department, the city prosecutor carefully reviewed the case and conducted additional interviews,\u201d Chief Rich Ferguson [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Taylor and Dakota\u2019s alleged February domestic violence dispute has been making headlines<\/a> for weeks after news broke on March 16 that the incident reportedly led to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives<\/em> halting<\/a> production on season 5 of the Hulu series.<\/p>\n\u201cThe Mormon Wives<\/em> cast [is] honestly terrified to film with Taylor right now,\u201d a source exclusively told Us<\/em> <\/a>at the time, noting that production is \u201cshut down\u201d at the moment and \u201cthe women have made it clear they don\u2019t want to be around her because they see her as a major liability.\u201d<\/p>\nA spokesperson for the Draper City Police Department confirmed to Us<\/em> that same day that there is an open \u201cdomestic assault investigation\u201d involving the pair. Authorities added that \u201callegations have been made in both directions\u201d and \u201ccontact was made with involved parties.\u201d<\/p>\nAs police worked to untangle what transpired between the on-again, off-again couple, a video from a 2023 domestic dispute between Taylor and Dakota resurfaced. In the video, Taylor can be seen throwing chairs at Dakota as her daughter, Indy, 8, is heard crying. (Taylor shares Indy and son Ocean, 5, with ex-husband Tate Paul<\/strong><\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n![\"Dakota](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Dakota-Mortensen-Accused-Taylor-Frankie-Paul-of-Scratching-and-Striking-Him-in-Recent-Incident-Family.jpg?w=1000&quality=40&strip=all\")
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\n Dakota Mortensen and Taylor Frankie Paul with her three kids.<\/span> Courtesy of Dakota Mortensen\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe resurfaced video was from a prior case, which resulted in Taylor\u2019s subsequent arrest. At the time, the reality star pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault as part of a plea deal to dismiss the remaining charges<\/a>.<\/p>\nABC cancelled season 22 of The Bachelorette<\/em><\/a> \u2014 which was set to air with Taylor as the lead on March 22 \u2014 in the wake of the video backlash.<\/p>\n\u201cTaylor is very grateful for ABC\u2019s support as she prioritizes her family\u2019s safety and security,\u201d a rep for Taylor told Us<\/em> following the cancellation. \u201cAfter years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm.\u201d<\/p>\nThe statement continued, \u201cThere are too many women who are suffering in silence as they survive aggressive, jealous ex-partners who refuse to let them move on with their lives. Taylor has remained silent out of fear of further abuse, retaliation, and public shaming. She is currently exploring all of her options, seeking support, and preparing to own and share her story.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\n Related: <\/span>Dakota Mortensen Breaks Silence on Footage of Taylor Frankie Paul Incident<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tDakota Mortensen is continuing to share his side of the story amid the investigation into him and ex Taylor Frankie Paul. \u201cAs anyone who has seen the video will understand, this is a deeply upsetting situation,\u201d Dakota, 33, tells\u00a0Us Weekly\u00a0in a Thursday, March 19, statement. \u201cI am, unfortunately, used to these baseless claims about me [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Dakota also released a statement after the 2023 video made its rounds online, telling Us<\/em><\/a>, \u201cAs anyone who has seen the video will understand, this is a deeply upsetting situation. I am, unfortunately, used to these baseless claims about me and our relationship, which I categorically deny. I am focusing on our son and his safety, and hope that Taylor will do the same.\u201d<\/p>\nDakota then filed for a temporary restraining order against Taylor and requested temporary sole custody of their son, both of which were granted on March 20<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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According to the report, the authorities were investigating an additional accusation of domestic violence in the presence of a child. Police did not specify who the accused was in the situation, but Draper PD told People<\/em><\/a> on Monday that no charges have been filed related to that allegation.<\/p>\n Us Weekly<\/em> has reached out to representatives for Taylor and Dakota.<\/p>\n \t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\tThe investigation into Taylor Frankie Paul and ex Dakota Mortensen\u2019s domestic violence incidents from February has been passed from the Draper Police Department to the district attorney\u2019s office, Us Weekly can confirm. \u201cFollowing a thorough investigation by the Draper Police Department, the city prosecutor carefully reviewed the case and conducted additional interviews,\u201d Chief Rich Ferguson [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Taylor and Dakota\u2019s alleged February domestic violence dispute has been making headlines<\/a> for weeks after news broke on March 16 that the incident reportedly led to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives<\/em> halting<\/a> production on season 5 of the Hulu series.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Mormon Wives<\/em> cast [is] honestly terrified to film with Taylor right now,\u201d a source exclusively told Us<\/em> <\/a>at the time, noting that production is \u201cshut down\u201d at the moment and \u201cthe women have made it clear they don\u2019t want to be around her because they see her as a major liability.\u201d<\/p>\n A spokesperson for the Draper City Police Department confirmed to Us<\/em> that same day that there is an open \u201cdomestic assault investigation\u201d involving the pair. Authorities added that \u201callegations have been made in both directions\u201d and \u201ccontact was made with involved parties.\u201d<\/p>\n As police worked to untangle what transpired between the on-again, off-again couple, a video from a 2023 domestic dispute between Taylor and Dakota resurfaced. In the video, Taylor can be seen throwing chairs at Dakota as her daughter, Indy, 8, is heard crying. (Taylor shares Indy and son Ocean, 5, with ex-husband Tate Paul<\/strong><\/a>.)<\/p>\n The resurfaced video was from a prior case, which resulted in Taylor\u2019s subsequent arrest. At the time, the reality star pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault as part of a plea deal to dismiss the remaining charges<\/a>.<\/p>\n ABC cancelled season 22 of The Bachelorette<\/em><\/a> \u2014 which was set to air with Taylor as the lead on March 22 \u2014 in the wake of the video backlash.<\/p>\n \u201cTaylor is very grateful for ABC\u2019s support as she prioritizes her family\u2019s safety and security,\u201d a rep for Taylor told Us<\/em> following the cancellation. \u201cAfter years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm.\u201d<\/p>\n The statement continued, \u201cThere are too many women who are suffering in silence as they survive aggressive, jealous ex-partners who refuse to let them move on with their lives. Taylor has remained silent out of fear of further abuse, retaliation, and public shaming. She is currently exploring all of her options, seeking support, and preparing to own and share her story.\u201d<\/p>\n \t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\tDakota Mortensen is continuing to share his side of the story amid the investigation into him and ex Taylor Frankie Paul. \u201cAs anyone who has seen the video will understand, this is a deeply upsetting situation,\u201d Dakota, 33, tells\u00a0Us Weekly\u00a0in a Thursday, March 19, statement. \u201cI am, unfortunately, used to these baseless claims about me [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Dakota also released a statement after the 2023 video made its rounds online, telling Us<\/em><\/a>, \u201cAs anyone who has seen the video will understand, this is a deeply upsetting situation. I am, unfortunately, used to these baseless claims about me and our relationship, which I categorically deny. I am focusing on our son and his safety, and hope that Taylor will do the same.\u201d<\/p>\n Dakota then filed for a temporary restraining order against Taylor and requested temporary sole custody of their son, both of which were granted on March 20<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\t
\n Related: <\/span>Next Steps in Taylor Frankie Paul, Dakota Mortensen Investigation Revealed<\/span><\/a>
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\n Related: <\/span>Dakota Mortensen Breaks Silence on Footage of Taylor Frankie Paul Incident<\/span><\/a>
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