'Mormon Wives' Star Taylor Frankie Paul Will Not Face New Domestic Violence Charges
Taylor Frankie Paul, a star of the reality series 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' will not face new criminal charges related to recent domestic violence allegations. The Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office announced the decision on Tuesday, stating that several reported incidents did not constitute criminal offenses and others lacked sufficient evidence for prosecution. The allegations stemmed from conflicts in 2024 and February 2026 with her former partner, Dakota Mortensen, with whom she shares a two-year-old son. Had new charges been filed, they would have violated Paul's probation from a 2023 assault conviction involving Mortensen. While Paul also made counter-allegations against Mortensen, these were not addressed in the prosecutor's memo. The couple has filed dueling petitions for protective orders, which are scheduled for an upcoming hearing in the 3rd District Court in Salt Lake City. This legal development follows Paul's recent removal from a season of 'The Bachelorette.' The decision marks a significant turn in the ongoing legal disputes between the reality television personality and her ex-partner, allowing her to avoid further criminal penalties at this stage.
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'Mormon Wives' Star Taylor Frankie Paul Will Not Face New Domestic Violence Charges
Taylor Frankie Paul, a star of the reality series 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' will not face new criminal charges related to recent domestic violence allegations. The Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office announced the decision on Tuesday, stating that several reported incidents did not constitute criminal offenses and others lacked sufficient evidence for prosecution. The allegations stemmed from conflicts in 2024 and February 2026 with her former partner, Dakota Mortensen, with whom she shares a two-year-old son. Had new charges been filed, they would have violated Paul's probation from a 2023 assault conviction involving Mortensen. While Paul also made counter-allegations against Mortensen, these were not addressed in the prosecutor's memo. The couple has filed dueling petitions for protective orders, which are scheduled for an upcoming hearing in the 3rd District Court in Salt Lake City. This legal development follows Paul's recent removal from a season of 'The Bachelorette.' The decision marks a significant turn in the ongoing legal disputes between the reality television personality and her ex-partner, allowing her to avoid further criminal penalties at this stage.
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