Father Files Protective Order Against Ex-Girlfriend

0:00Hey, it's Corey, with the story with Canada News today. Your city, your news, every day. Dakota Mortensen, a 33-year-old father, has filed for a protective order against his ex-girlfriend Taylor Frankie Paul in Utah. The couple shares a two-year-old son named Ever. Court documents describe chaotic and frightening incidents on February 23, 24, where Mortensen says he felt trapped and… Corey for his child's safety during a heated disagreement. The filing seeks temporary custody of Ever and restrictions on Paul drinking alcohol or using drugs during her parenting time. It was amended after an initial correction with a hearing scheduled for April 7. This comes amid an open domestic assault investigation by Draper City Police, who confirm allegations from both sides after contacts on February 24 and 25. Paul, a 31-year-old star of the secret lives of Mormon wives, calls herself a victim of years of mental and physical abuse.

1:00Her team labels Mortensen's actions attention-seeking, especially after a 2023 domestic violence video surfaced, leading ABC to cancel. Her bachelorette, season premiere. Cast member Miranda Hopes spoke out on social media, stressing she takes domestic violence seriously and hopes the children stay safe and loved. Vincent's representative emphasizes protecting Ever as the top priority and wanting to co-parent peacefully, police continue their probe, and both sides prepare for court, highlighting the tough challenges of co-parenting amid serious accusations.