A disturbing video from 2023 shows Taylor Frankie Paul physically attacking her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, while a child was present in the room. Local authorities confirmed an ongoing domestic assault investigation involving the former couple.
The footage, shared by TMZ, captures Paul hitting Mortensen and throwing chairs, with her daughter Indy, now 8, in the vicinity. Mortensen can be heard warning, “Your daughter just got hit in the head by a metal chair,” highlighting the danger during the altercation.
Legal documents from 2023 indicate Paul allegedly threw heavy metal chairs at Mortensen and that one of the chairs struck her daughter. Paul, known from Mormon Wives and founder of MomTok, was arrested in 2023 on alleged domestic violence charges related to the incident. She pled guilty in abeyance to aggravated assault, meaning the charge could be dismissed if she meets certain conditions. Other charges were already dropped.
A spokesperson for Paul described the video as part of a “desperate attention-seeking campaign” by Mortensen, arguing that context was omitted and criticizing the timing of its release.
Filming of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 5 has been paused following the resurfacing of Paul’s past issues. Sources report that other MomTok members are distancing themselves from Paul while the situation develops.
Authorities confirmed an active investigation with allegations in both directions. Contact with the involved parties occurred in February 2026, but further details have not been released due to the ongoing investigation.
Despite these challenges, Paul continues to co-parent her 1-year-old son Ever with Mortensen, maintaining majority custody. She also shares children Indy and Ocean, 5, with her ex-husband Tate Paul.
Those close to Paul say she remains focused on her upcoming Bachelorette premiere. She expressed emotional strain over the timing and impact of the resurfaced video, stating the situation is “extremely hard” and has been challenging to navigate.
Sources report concern for Paul’s well-being, emphasizing the need for her to receive support and help as the matter continues to unfold.
Saqlain is a creative digital content creator with over 5 years of experience in producing engaging and visually unique content. With a strong focus on originality and storytelling, Saqlain continues to share meaningful moments that connect with a growing audience online.