Taylor Frankie Paul Posts Mysterious Video After Incident

The Draper City Police Department confirmed to the outlet the existence of an open 'domestic assault investigation' into Paul and Mortensen. 

'Allegations have been made in both directions,' a spokesman for the department previously told People, adding 'contact was made with involved parties on [February] 24 and 25.'

A Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star has since confirmed the cast had agreed to pause filming due to the scandal.

Paul and Dakota have a toddler together, son Ever. Paul also has a daughter, Indy, and a son, Ocean, with ex-husband Tate.

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

After the cancellation, the reality star, who made her name appearing on Hulu's The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, released a statement 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.'

Paul is now under investigation over a third allegation of domestic violence made by Mortensen.

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

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.

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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.'

No other details are available over what allegedly transpired, however the spokesperson told NBC News the police were contacted by Mortensen last month over the matter.

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

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.

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