Trigger Warning: This article contains references to domestic violence.Taylor Frankie Paul is back in the headlines, and this time, not just because of what happened in the past, but because of how those events still haunt her family. After a disturbing video from a 2023 domestic violence incident leaked online, Taylor says her young daughter, Ever, is now forced to relive that night.
When people start talking about the case again, everything heats up: the legal battles, the custody drama, and her career stalling. It’s chaos, and everything is back in the public eye.
Taylor Frankie Paul speaks
Taylor isn’t staying quiet about it. Per People, she posted on social media explaining that Ever is struggling to deal with the resurfacing of the video. The footage, which was widely circulated, showed a violent quarrel between Taylor and her ex-husband, Dakota Mortensen. She was there when it all happened, and now, Taylor says, her daughter is in pain again.In a comment in a TikTok video about the situation, Taylor wrote: “The worst part is that my daughter had to relive and see her again years later after extensive work with her and apologizing to her for that night and my little boy’s birthday being taken away from her.” It’s raw and personal, and she’s clearly upset that her family is having to go through this again.However, no one knows for sure who leaked the video. A TMZ report first appeared and shows Taylor throwing metal chairs at Dakota.
At one point, Dakota said, “Your daughter just got hit in the head with a metal chair.” These details match what was stated in the 2023 indictment, and they are all as ugly now as they were then.
Taylor Frankie Paul video: What happened?
For every e! News, as the video resurfaced, ABC quickly pulled Taylor from the upcoming season of “The Bachelorette.” Producers also took a pause on “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” At the same time, the legal battles between Taylor and Dakota began to heat up again: orders of protection, custody battles, and the works.
Online, people are pointing fingers, trying to figure out who leaked the footage, but Taylor’s friends and co-stars insist it’s not them.The ramifications were huge. It’s not often that ABC cancels someone’s appearance like this, and the backlash was intense. However, Taylor continues to post on social media, sharing her side and trying to connect with her followers.
Where are things now?
The legal situation remains chaotic. Taylor is on probation after the plea deal.
According to Entertainment Weekly, there is another court hearing, and Dakota has temporary custody of their child, as well as a restraining order. The two sides accuse each other of various things, and investigations are continuing. Taylor has also publicly argued that the leaked video does not show the full context of the situation, claiming that it provides a one-sided account of what happened that night.
A spokesperson for Paul told Page Six that the video recorded in 2023 “easily omits context,” adding that “the audience has seen this act before and knows who he is, and unfortunately, many will recognize this style of manipulation, both in his actions on the show and from their own experiences.”Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, assault or abuse, please seek immediate help. Contact a mental health professional, NGO, or trusted person. Many helplines are available to provide assistance.
