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Taylor Frankie Paul Faces Third Domestic Violence Probe

Taylor Frankie Paul is now under investigation over a third allegation of domestic violence made by her ex Dakota Mortensen. A spokesperson for the West Jordan,...

Taylor Frankie Paul Faces Third Domestic Violence Probe
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Bintano News

March 25, 2026

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Taylor Frankie Paul is now under investigation over a third allegation of made by her ex Dakota Mortensen. 

A spokesperson for the West Jordan, Police department told NBC News Mortensen accused Paul of domestic violence in a 2024 incident. 

No other details are available about what allegedly transpired, however the spokesperson said they were contacted by Mortensen last month over the matter.

In a statement obtained by The Daily Mail, the West Jordan police said: 'The West Jordan Police Department is currently investigating an incident involving Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen. 

'The allegations were reported at the end of February 2026, and detectives have reviewed video believed to have been recorded in early to mid-2024.

'Investigators are actively working to gather and verify information and are in the process of interviewing those involved. At this time, no charges have been filed, as the investigation remains ongoing.

A third investigation of allegations of domestic violence against Taylor Frankie Paul by her ex Dakota Mortensen is now underway 

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'We recognize there is significant public interest in this case; however, it is being handled in the same manner as any other investigation. Our procedures and standards are applied consistently and without exception.'

The spokesperson told NBC News that the department is now reviewing numerous videos tied to the alleged incident to sort out the timeline and other details.

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The police only have Mortensen's version of events and have not yet communicated with Paul, the spokesperson said. Her attorneys have been in contact with investigators. 

Representatives for Paul were unable to comment. The Daily Mail has also sought comment from Mortensen but did not immediately hear back.  

The police spokesperson said they want either a written statement from Paul or do an interview in order to assist in corroborating several of the details in Mortensen's claim. 

Mortensen also told the West Jordan police he was referred to them by the Draper Police Department due to the jurisdiction of the 2024 allegation. 

Paul's season of  was canceled just days before its premiere after a shocking 2023 video surfaced of the 31-year-old attacking Mortensen, 33, with her young daughter Indy present.

That case was public knowledge for years before another domestic violence investigation was opened over a supposed incident from this February. 

Paul's season of The Bachelorette was canceled just days before its premiere after a shocking 2023 video surfaced of the 31-year-old attacking Mortensen, 33, with her young daughter Indy present

Mortensen was granted a restraining order against Paul on Friday after characterizing her as an 'immediate threat' to his safety.

The reality star, who made her name appearing on Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, released a statement after the cancellation alleging she suffered 'extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation' in silence for years.

'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,' the rep said.

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They further claimed Paul has been staying quiet 'out of fear of further abuse, retaliation, and public shaming' and is now 'seeking support,' going through her options and 'preparing to own and share her story.'

Mortensen has since denied 'baseless claims' made about himself and their relationship in a statement for The Daily Mail.

In a statement, he said: 'As 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.'

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