Jennifer Paul's Domestic Violence Scandal

0:00It's March 25th, Entertainment and celebrity news, today starts now, AI-powered and spotlight ready. I'm Cory with the Story. Reality TV star Jennifer Paul faces major fallout from a domestic violence investigation involving her ex, Dakota Mortensen. A 2023 video surfaced, showing her throwing chairs at him, matching details from an earlier arrest. This led to halting production on Mormon wives and ABC cancelling her bachelor's season just days before its March 22nd premiere. Mortensen filed for a protective order on March 19th, which a judge granted the next day. He also received temporary custody of their two-year-old son, Ever, a full hearing as scheduled for April 7th. Castmates from Montauk and Mormon wives have weighed in with mixed views. Laila Taylor and Miranda McWhorter posted statements condemning domestic violence, drawing from their own survivor experiences. Meanwhile, Jesse Draper voiced support for Paul on a recent podcast.

1:01Paul had a prior run-in in 2023 when she was charged with aggravated assault for hurling heavy metal chairs at Mortensen during an ann. Argument. One struck their daughter in the head. She entered a guilty plea in a bance, meaning the charge could be dismissed if she meets court conditions. Her spelt's person dismissed the video as a manipulative tactic by Mortensen, timed poorly around their son's birthday. Police continue investigating and support is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-7997-233.