Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul has broken her silence after a disturbing video from a 2023 incident resurfaced.
In the video, obtained by TMZ on Thursday, Paul is seen repeatedly attacking her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.
The footage later became key evidence in a 2023 case where Paul ultimately pleaded guilty to aggravated assault.
In response to the resurfaced footage, Paul’s representative told the Daily Mail, ‘It’s sad to see the latest installment of his never-ending, desperate, attention-seeking, destructive campaign to harm Taylor without any regard for the consequences for their child.
'Releasing an old video, which conveniently omits context, on their son’s birthday is a reprehensible attempt to distract from his own behavior. Thankfully, the public has seen this act before and knows who he is. Sadly, many will recognize this pattern of manipulation, both in his actions on the show and from their own experiences.’
But just two days before the video was made public, Mortensen filed for a protective order in , citing a new alleged incident that took place in February 2026, per the outlet.
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul has broken her silence after a disturbing video from a 2023 domestic violence incident resurfaced, reigniting an ongoing legal battle
But just two days before the video was made public, Paul's ex Dakota Mortensen filed for a protective order in Utah , citing a new alleged incident that took place in February 2026
According to the filing, the altercation occurred at Paul’s home, with their two-year-old son Ever present.
Mortensen claims that a verbal argument escalated into a physical confrontation where Paul allegedly choked him.
He claims he had to physically remove her hands from his neck, after which she shoved him into a window and struck him.
Describing the situation as ‘chaotic’ and ‘frightening,’ Mortensen says their son woke up from the commotion, which included Paul screaming and yelling, according to TMZ.
In the petition, Mortensen also referenced Paul’s previous 2023 arrest for assault, where she was accused of throwing chairs at him.
As part of his filing, he has requested temporary custody of Ever and asked for Paul to be prohibited from drinking or using drugs during her parenting time.
The Daily Mail has reached out to Paul and Mortensen's representatives for further comment.
