Overview
- The decision came three days before the planned premiere, with Disney saying it would not move forward and that its focus is on supporting the family.
- TMZ published video from 2023 that shows Paul striking Dakota Mortensen and throwing barstools as a child can be heard crying nearby.
- The Draper City Police Department says a domestic-assault investigation is open, allegations were made in both directions, and officers contacted the parties on Feb. 24 and 25.
- Filming of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 5 is paused, and cast members have publicly distanced themselves, with one saying the women agreed they did not feel comfortable continuing.
- Paul’s spokesperson argues the video omits context and portrays her as a survivor of abuse, while Mortensen’s representative says he did not leak the footage and is focused on protecting their son; NBC News also reported MomTok cast warned ABC on March 7 about distressing recordings.