Dakota Mortensen Breaks Silence on Domestic Violence Claims

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is Cory with the story with entertainment and celebrity news today. Dakota Mortensen, a 33-year-old dad from the reality show Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, just broke his silence on domestic violence claims. With his ex-tailer Frankie Paul, they share a two-year-old son. A video from their 2023 fight surfaced on March 19, leading ABCs to cancel her plan season of The Bachelorette. Dakota says he's putting all his energy into their son's safety and hopes Taylor does the same. Disney Entertainment confirmed the decision to pull the show, stressing support for the family amid the new footage. Taylor's team expressed thanks to ABC for standing by her as she focuses on her family's protection. They claimed she's endured years of mental and physical abuse plus threats, and now she's stepping up to shield herself and the kids. Meanwhile, police and draper confirmed an open domestic assault investigation from a February incident between the pair, with allegations going both.

1:01Ways Dakota's rep reiterated that their son's well-being comes first. He knew about the recent pro but chose not to go public first, aiming to co-parent peacefully despite the challenges. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. A pillow that plays your sound quietly, comfortably, effortlessly, bill for nighttime listening, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.