Taylor Frankie Paul throws stool at ex-partner Dakota Mortensen in front of daughter in old fight videoBy Janderson Luiz
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A recording obtained by press vehicles shows influencer Taylor Frankie Paul physically attacking her ex-partner Dakota Mortensen in an incident that occurred in 2023. The video records moments in which Paul throws metal stools in the direction of The child is hit during the action and starts crying, according to police reports from the time. The Utah police responded to calls from neighbors alerted by the noise and intervened at the residence.
The audiovisual material, used as evidence in the 2023 court case, reveals Paul trying to immobilize Mortensen with a headlock and throwing kicks and punches. Mortensen grava a cena com o celular e repete que se trata de abuso físico. The argument quickly escalated to throwing objects, with at least three stools thrown.
Details of the recently released recording
The full video shows the sequence of attacks that began with pushing and attempts at physical control. Paul advances again after a brief pause and tries to kick his ex-partner.
Mortensen repeatedly warns of the child’s presence. The girl cries loudly when she is hit by one of the thrown objects.
Legal consequences of the 2023 incident
Taylor Frankie Paul pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in a plea deal. Ela received a three-year probation sentence, scheduled to end in August this year.
Four additional charges were dropped, including domestic violence in the presence of a child and child abuse. Autoridades child protection in Utah opened an investigation at the time to assess the well-being of the minors involved.
Impact on television career
Production on the series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives suspended recording of the new season after reports of a new episode of conflict between Paul and Membros of the cast refused to continue working with the influencer.
ABC canceled the season of The Bachelorette, which would have had Paul as the main protagonist. The premiere was close and the decision came shortly after the video was released.
Relationship context and recent episodes
Paul and Mortensen share a son and have a history of legal disputes. Alegações mutual aggressions emerged again in February this year.
- Police investigation into Draper, Utah, investigates recent incident with allegations in both directions.
- Department of Polícia confirmed initial contact with involved parties in late February.
- Protective measures have been requested by one of the parties in the past.
Response from Taylor Frankie Paul’s advisor
Representatives of the influencer issued a statement stating that the video is old and selectively edited. Eles highlighted that the disclosure takes place on a sensitive date related to the couple’s child.
The declaration reinforces the priority of family safety. Paul prepares to share his version of events publicly.
Ongoing investigation into child protection
Child protective services in the state of Utah continue to evaluate the case as of 2023.
The focus remains on the well-being of children exposed to conflict. Autoridades monitor compliance with the judicial conditions imposed.















