Ex-Bachelorette Taylor Frankie Paul Faces Restraining Order, Custody Battle

0:00This is your entertainment update for March 19th. Taylor Frankie Paul's ex, Dakota Mortensen, has filed for a restraining order against her in Utah and asked for temporary custody of their young son. Ever. This comes after he accused her of domestic violence during arguments on February 23rd and 24th. Mortensen claims she choked him, pushed him into a window, and hit him while their son was nearby and upset. The next night, things escalated again when they met up. He says Paul through his phone, blocked his exit, struck him repeatedly, and tossed a drink at him. Mortensen left with concerns for his and their son's safety, noting bruises and cuts on himself. He also mentioned a message from her about a bloody nose, which he saw as a way to avoid police involvement. Police in Draper City confirmed contact with both parties on those dates, with accusations going both ways. Paul's reality show, Secret Lies of Mormon Wives, is on hold amid an investigation into the claims.

1:00She called the timing tough during press for her Bachelor at Season, a leaked video from 2023, showed Paul attacking Mortensen in front of her eight-year-old daughter, Indy, leading to her arrest on, misdemeanor charges that were later dropped. ABC canceled her Bachelor at Season right before its March 22nd premiere, prioritizing family support. Paul and Mortensen dated from 2022 to 2024. She also shares kids with ex-husband, Tape Paul. No comments yet from reps, as the situation continues to unfold. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. Do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.