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Taylor Frankie Paul Responds to Domestic-Assault Probe as 'Mormon Wives' Halts Production

Police say the case is open with allegations from both parties and no new charges announced.

Overview

  • Draper City Police confirmed an active domestic-assault investigation involving Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen, noting contact with both on Feb. 24–25 and no charges to date.
  • Filming on season 5 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is paused, with sources saying the cast stepped away while Paul says she does not control the decision or timeline.
  • Cinnabon ended partnerships with both The Bachelorette and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, citing recent allegations as misaligned with its brand values.
  • Paul told Good Morning America the period is “heavy,” said she will share her account when appropriate, confirmed she’d heard production was paused, and emphasized prioritizing her children.
  • A representative for Mortensen said he did not proactively publicize the matter and is focused on protecting their nearly 2-year-old son, as reports indicate Paul moved to third‑party communication.