Mormon Wives Star Faces Domestic Assault Investigation

0:00It's March 20th, and here's what's happening across entertainment and pop culture. Taylor Frankie Paul, star of the secret lives of Mormon wives, faces an open domestic assault investigation with her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. The Draper City Police confirmed allegations going both ways after contacts on February 24th and 25th. Paul shares a two-year-old son, ever, with Mortensen, and has a five-year-old son, Ocean, and an eight-year-old daughter, Indy, from her previous. A video recently surfaced showing Paul throwing metal chairs at Mortensen during an argument with their daughter nearby and crying in the background. This match is a prior incident where Paul was arrested in 2023, pleading guilty and abayance to aggravated assault. ABC canceled her upcoming season of, The Bachelorette just days before its premiere, citing the video and prioritizing family support. Castmates from the show quickly spoke out on social media. Laila Taylor, a survivor herself, condemned domestic violence and kept Paul's children

1:03in her thoughts. Miranda McWhorter echoed that, saying as a mother, she cannot support such behavior and hopes the kids stay safe and loved. The backlash has led to production halting on season five of the secret lives of Mormon wives, with insiders calling it serious stuff. Sources say other mom-talk women are distancing themselves from Paul amid the unfolding drama. Mortensen filed for a protective order against Paul, with a hearing set for April 7th. The pair still co-parent their young son, but concerns linger over late night calls and everyone's well-being as the investigation continues.