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Paul Accuses Ex of Leaking Video for Revenge
1 May
Summary
- Taylor Paul alleges Dakota Mortensen leaked a video to ruin her career.
- Jessi Draper claims she overheard Dakota planning to release embarrassing videos.
- A judge issued mutual protective orders for three years.
A recent court hearing on May 1, 2026, saw heated exchanges between Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen as they addressed domestic violence allegations and custody arrangements for their two-year-old son. Paul's legal team asserted that Mortensen orchestrated the release of a compromising video to sabotage her career and reputation, particularly before her season of 'The Bachelorette' was set to air.
Supporting these claims, Jessi Draper testified that she overheard Mortensen discussing plans to leak embarrassing videos of Paul in March. Draper stated Mortensen expressed frustration with law enforcement and vowed to "take matters into his own hands" to embarrass Paul, specifically mentioning TMZ as the outlet for a "bar stool video."
Mortensen's defense argued that he denied leaking the video and had instructed his publicist not to release it, with his roommate reportedly corroborating this. Despite the conflicting accounts, a judge decided to issue mutual protective orders, requiring both parties to maintain a 100-foot distance for three years. A subsequent hearing is scheduled for June 1 to discuss parenting time recommendations.
