No Charges Filed in Domestic Dispute Between Taylor Frankie Paul and Ex-Boyfriend Dakota Mortensen
The city prosecutor in Draper, Utah, has declined to file charges against Dakota Mortensen and Taylor Frankie Paul, star of "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," following a domestic violence investigation.
No Charges Filed in Domestic Dispute Between Taylor Frankie Paul and Ex-Boyfriend Dakota Mortensen The city prosecutor in Draper, Utah, has declined to file charges against Dakota Mortensen and Taylor Frankie Paul, star of "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," following a domestic violence investigation. Both parties had accused each other of assault, but insufficient corroborating evidence led to the decision. In a significant development regarding a highly publicized domestic dispute, the ex-boyfriend of Taylor Frankie Paul, a prominent figure from the reality television series "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," will not face criminal charges. The city of Draper, Utah, announced on Thursday that its city prosecutor has made the decision not to pursue charges against Dakota Mortensen. This announcement follows closely on the heels of the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office declining to file charges against Paul herself just two days prior. The statement released by the city of Draper detailed the prosecutor's review process. "The Draper City Prosecutor reviewed the DA’s findings and, upon further review of the Draper Police case, has declined to file any charges against Taylor Frankie Paul or Dakota Mortensen related to an investigation of domestic assault claims," the statement read. The investigation stemmed from mutual allegations of domestic violence. Mortensen had filed a complaint of domestic violence against Paul on February 23rd, and Paul subsequently counter-claimed an assault by Mortensen. However, after a comprehensive investigation conducted by the Draper Police Department, the City Prosecutor determined that there was a lack of sufficient corroborating evidence to substantiate the filing of criminal charges against either individual. The police department indicated its stance, stating that it "would only pursue the investigation further if additional information is provided that supports the prosecution of either party." Details emerging from the police records, obtained through a Utah public records request, shed light on the events that transpired in February. A friend reportedly alerted authorities to the incident where Paul allegedly assaulted Mortensen. According to Draper police records, Mortensen informed the police that Paul had attacked him, grabbed his throat, scratched him, and thrown objects at him. In contrast, Paul told the police that she had asked Mortensen to leave her home, which he refused. She also alleged that at one point, Mortensen grabbed her and struck her head against the dashboard of his vehicle, according to the police documents. The investigation's findings, as documented by the police, noted that the city prosecutor "advised that neither Taylor or Dakota are credible witnesses, with both their statements being fraught with inconsistencies." Due to the couple's child being present in the home at the time of the alleged incidents, the case was referred to the Utah Division of Child and Family Services, as confirmed by the city in its statement. The allegations of domestic violence between Paul and Mortensen gained significant public attention last month when a video from a 2023 incident went viral online. Posted by TMZ, the video appeared to capture Paul throwing a chair at Mortensen as he was reportedly protesting. Their tumultuous, on-again, off-again relationship was a central theme in "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," which premiered earlier this year. The show's production experienced a disruption, with filming for its fifth season reportedly paused last month, according to sources speaking with NBC News. Paul's involvement in other high-profile reality television projects was also affected. She was slated to be a central figure in the 22nd season of ABC's "The Bachelorette." However, in the wake of the leaked 2023 video, ABC made the decision to pull the upcoming season. Furthermore, a source close to the production confirmed to NBC News that Mortensen will be edited out of the forthcoming season of "Vanderpump Villa." Draper, the city where these events unfolded, is situated south of Salt Lake City and is part of the broader metropolitan area, with an estimated population of around 50,000 residents
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