Trending Now - Taylor Frankie Paul Under Scrutiny Amid New Domestic Violence Claims

WHO:

Tate Paul, ex-husband of Taylor Frankie Paul, alleged that Taylor's mother, Liann May, was "coaching" their daughter regarding the incident.

Sim Gill, Salt Lake County District Attorney, stated that his office is “interested in any subsequent allegations of criminal conduct” while Paul is “on plea in abeyance status.”

Tate Paul, ex-husband of Taylor Frankie Paul, alleged that Taylor's mother, Liann May, was influencing their daughter's account of a 2023 domestic violence incident.

Sim Gill, Salt Lake County District Attorney, stated that his office is interested in any subsequent allegations of criminal conduct while Paul is on "plea in abeyance status."

Taylor Frankie Paul, reality TV star from "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives"

Dakota Mortensen, ex-boyfriend of Taylor Frankie Paul

Sim Gill, Salt Lake County District Attorney

Jessi Draper, co-star of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives"

Whitney Leavitt, co-star of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives"

WHAT:

A temporary protective order was issued against Paul on March 20, 2026, prohibiting her from having visitation with her son, Ever.

A spokesperson for Paul stated that she is “exploring all of her options, seeking support, and preparing to own and share her story.”

Tate Paul claimed during a police call on February 24, 2023, that Liann May was "coaching" their daughter regarding the incident.

Tate described their daughter's minor head injury from the 2023 incident as a "goose egg."

A police spokesperson confirmed that the West Jordan Police Department is investigating a third domestic violence allegation against Taylor Frankie Paul.

Sim Gill, Salt Lake County District Attorney, stated that his office requested all investigative material to screen the most recent allegations for potential charges, which could be enhanced due to a prior plea in abeyance to a domestic violence offense.

A spokesperson for Paul stated that she is exploring her options and seeking support to ensure her and her children's safety.

A temporary protective order was issued against Paul on March 20, 2026, which prohibits her from having visitation with her son, Ever.

The West Jordan Police Department is actively gathering and verifying information and has spoken with Mortensen while trying to arrange an interview with Paul.

The investigation into the domestic violence allegations is ongoing, and no charges have been filed yet.

The West Jordan Police Department confirmed they are investigating a third domestic violence allegation against Taylor Frankie Paul.

Sim Gill, Salt Lake County District Attorney, stated that his office is interested in any subsequent allegations of criminal conduct while Paul is on "plea in abeyance status."

Gill mentioned that his office requested all investigative material to screen the most recent allegations for potential charges, which could be enhanced due to a prior plea in abeyance to a domestic violence offense.

Dakota Mortensen filed a report against Paul in February 2026 regarding an incident that allegedly occurred in "early-mid 2024."

A leaked video from 2023 shows Taylor Frankie Paul throwing metal barstools during an altercation with Dakota Mortensen.

The extended body-cam video of Paul’s arrest reveals that she claimed Mortensen pushed her in the garage, causing her to urinate out of fear.

Sim Gill stated that his office requested all investigative material to screen the most recent allegations for potential charges, indicating that charges could be enhanced due to a prior plea in abeyance to a domestic violence offense.

Police are investigating a third domestic violence allegation against Taylor Frankie Paul.

Dakota Mortensen filed a report against Paul in February 2026 regarding an incident from "early-mid 2024."

A temporary protective order was issued against Paul on March 20, 2026.

Paul has temporarily lost custody of her son, Ever, due to the ongoing investigation.

ABC canceled Paul’s season of "The Bachelorette" on March 19, 2026, due to the domestic violence allegations.

The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been filed yet.

WHERE:

West Jordan, Utah, where the police investigation is taking place.

Draper, Utah, where a separate report involving the former couple is being investigated.

WHEN:

The protective order against Paul was issued on March 20, 2026.

Filming for Season 5 of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" was halted on March 25, 2026.

Taylor Frankie Paul was arrested on February 17, 2023, after the incident involving Dakota Mortensen.

The police call made by Tate Paul occurred on February 24, 2023.

Filming for Season 5 of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" was halted on March 25, 2026, due to concerns over the domestic violence allegations against Paul.

The domestic violence incident reported by Mortensen allegedly occurred in "early-mid 2024."

The protective order against Paul was issued on March 20, 2026.

ABC announced the cancellation of Paul’s season of "The Bachelorette" on March 19, 2026.

WHY:

A spokesperson for Paul mentioned that she is prioritizing her family’s safety and security after years of suffering from extensive mental and physical abuse and threats of retaliation.

Tate Paul expressed concern about a conflict of interest due to Liann May's involvement in the situation.

A spokesperson for Paul mentioned that she is prioritizing her family’s safety and security after years of suffering from extensive mental and physical abuse and threats of retaliation.

A spokesperson for Paul stated that she is prioritizing her family’s safety and security after years of suffering from extensive mental and physical abuse and threats of retaliation.

Paul’s spokesperson stated that she is prioritizing her family’s safety and security after years of suffering from extensive mental and physical abuse and threats of retaliation.

The investigation was prompted by allegations of domestic violence made by Dakota Mortensen against Taylor Frankie Paul.

Sim Gill stated that his office is interested in any subsequent allegations of criminal conduct while Paul is on "plea in abeyance status."

HOW:

Tate Paul requested police to contact him directly regarding the investigation instead of Taylor's mother.

The Draper Police Department is also looking into a report involving the former couple, indicating multiple investigations are underway.

The West Jordan Police Department is gathering and verifying information and interviewing those involved in the case, including arranging an interview with Paul.

The West Jordan Police Department is gathering and verifying information and interviewing those involved in the case.

A spokesperson for Paul stated that she is exploring her options and seeking support to ensure her and her children's safety.

(UPDATED March 27, 2026 17:15 UTC)

A temporary protective order was issued against Taylor Frankie Paul on March 20, 2026, prohibiting her from having visitation with her son, Ever, as she prioritizes her family's safety after enduring extensive mental and physical abuse. On March 25, filming for Season 5 of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" was halted, and a spokesperson for Paul stated that she is exploring all her options and preparing to share her story. Meanwhile, Sim Gill, the Salt Lake County District Attorney, expressed interest in any subsequent allegations of criminal conduct while Paul remains on plea in abeyance status.

(UPDATED March 27, 2026 11:12 UTC)

Tate Paul, the ex-husband of Taylor Frankie Paul, alleged that Taylor's mother, Liann May, was influencing their daughter's account of a domestic violence incident from 2023. During a police call on February 24, 2023, Tate claimed that Liann was "coaching" their daughter about the incident, which involved a minor head injury he described as a "goose egg." Concerned about a conflict of interest, Tate requested that police contact him directly regarding the investigation instead of going through Liann.

(UPDATED March 27, 2026 09:14 UTC)

The West Jordan Police Department is investigating a third domestic violence allegation against Taylor Frankie Paul, with Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill confirming that his office has requested all investigative materials to assess potential charges. A spokesperson for Paul indicated that she is exploring her options and seeking support to ensure the safety of herself and her children, emphasizing the importance of their security after enduring years of mental and physical abuse. This situation comes as Paul prioritizes her family's well-being amid the ongoing investigation.

(UPDATED March 27, 2026 01:21 UTC)

Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill announced that his office is looking into any further allegations of criminal conduct while Paul is on "plea in abeyance status." A temporary protective order was issued against Paul on March 20, prohibiting her from visiting her son, Ever, and filming for Season 5 of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" was halted on March 25 due to the ongoing investigation into domestic violence allegations, which have yet to result in any charges. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Paul emphasized her focus on her family's safety after enduring years of mental and physical abuse, while both the West Jordan and Draper Police Departments continue to gather information related to the case.

(UPDATED March 26, 2026 23:08 UTC)

The West Jordan Police Department is currently investigating a third domestic violence allegation against Taylor Frankie Paul, with Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill expressing interest in any further criminal conduct while Paul is on plea in abeyance status. Gill's office has requested all investigative materials to assess the latest allegations for potential charges, which could be elevated due to a previous plea related to a domestic violence offense. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Paul emphasized that she is focusing on her family's safety following years of suffering from extensive mental and physical abuse, as the police continue to gather and verify information, including arranging an interview with Paul.

(UPDATED March 26, 2026 19:20 UTC)

A leaked video from 2023 shows Taylor Frankie Paul throwing metal barstools during an altercation with Dakota Mortensen, and an extended body-cam video of her arrest reveals that she claimed Mortensen pushed her, causing her to urinate out of fear. Filming for Season 5 of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" was halted on March 25, 2026, amid concerns over the domestic violence allegations against Paul, as Sim Gill announced that his office is reviewing all investigative material for potential charges. Paul’s spokesperson emphasized that she is focusing on her family's safety and security after enduring years of mental and physical abuse and threats of retaliation.

(UPDATED March 26, 2026 17:22 UTC)

Police in West Jordan, Utah, are investigating a third domestic violence allegation against reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul, known for her role in "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives." The investigation follows a report filed by her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, regarding an incident that allegedly took place in early to mid-2024. A temporary protective order was issued against Paul on March 20, and as a result, she has temporarily lost custody of her son, Ever. ABC also announced the cancellation of Paul’s season of "The Bachelorette" on March 19 due to these ongoing allegations. Sim Gill, the Salt Lake County District Attorney, has indicated that his office is looking into any further allegations of criminal conduct while Paul is currently on plea in abeyance status.