Will Taylor Frankie Paul be charged for the February fights?

No, the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office announced that Taylor Frankie Paul will not be charged due to insufficient evidence and expired time frames for some incidents.

What is the status of the protective orders involving Taylor Frankie Paul?

A hearing on dueling protective order petitions between Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen is scheduled for April 30, 2026. A temporary protective order against Paul has been granted.

Have Taylor Frankie Paul's past domestic incidents affected her reality TV shows?

Yes, a 2023 altercation led to ABC shelving a season of 'The Bachelorette,' and her broader domestic situation prompted castmates to request a pause in production for 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'.

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Reality TV Star Avoids Charges in Ex-Partner Fights

15 Apr

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Summary

Taylor Frankie Paul will not face charges for February fights.
Protective order hearing against Paul is scheduled for April 30.
Past domestic violence charges led to shelving of 'Bachelorette'.

Reality TV Star Avoids Charges in Ex-Partner Fights

Taylor Frankie Paul, a personality from "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," has been cleared of criminal charges related to domestic violence allegations involving her former partner, Dakota Mortensen. The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office stated on Tuesday, April 15, 2026, that insufficient evidence and expired time frames prevented criminal charges for incidents investigated by Draper City and West Jordan police.

While criminal charges will not be filed, a protective order hearing against Paul is scheduled for April 30, 2026. This legal proceeding is separate from the criminal investigation. Paul's attorney argued Mortensen was the aggressor in a February altercation, presenting evidence of Paul's bruises. Conversely, Mortensen's petition detailed an incident where Paul allegedly threw a drink at him.