Taylor Frankie Paul is addressing the fallout after a resurfaced video tied to her past domestic incident began circulating online, reigniting controversy just as her reality TV career was ramping up. With production halted on one show and another already canceled, Taylor Frankie Paul is now facing intense scrutiny from both authorities and the public.. ‘Mormon Wives’ Production Paused Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Controversy. LISA OConnor/AFF-USA.com / MEGA. Production on the fifth season of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” has been paused following a new alleged domestic incident involving Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen.. According to PEOPLE, filming was officially put on hold earlier this week. A spokesperson for the Draper City Police Department confirmed to the magazine that there is an open “domestic assault investigation” involving the former couple. Authorities also noted that “allegations have been made in both directions” and that “contact was made with involved parties on [Feb.] 24th and 25th.”. The ongoing investigation has cast uncertainty over the future of the series and Paul’s involvement moving forward.. Video Footage Of 2023 Domestic Violence Incident Gets Leaked. Instagram Stories | Taylor Frankie Paul. The situation escalated further when TMZ released video footage tied to Paul’s 2023 arrest stemming from a domestic dispute with Mortensen. Paul, who shares a son, Ever, with Mortensen, previously pled guilty to aggravated assault, and the incident was later featured on “Mormon Wives.”. In the video, Paul is seen throwing metal barstools at Mortensen and striking him during the altercation. Her daughter, Indy, whom she shares with her ex-husband, was just 5 years old at the time and is seen near Mortensen as the chairs are thrown. She can also be heard crying in the footage.. Taylor Frankie Paul’s Team Fires Back At ‘Reprehensible’ Leak. Instagram | Taylor Frankie Paul. Paul’s camp is pushing back strongly against how the footage was released, telling PEOPLE:. “It’s sad to see the latest installment of his never-ending, desperate, attention-seeking, destructive campaign to harm Taylor without any regard for the consequences for their child. Releasing an old video, which conveniently omits context, on their son’s birthday is a reprehensible attempt to distract from his own behavior. Thankfully, the public has seen this act before and knows who he is and sadly, many will recognize this pattern of manipulation, both in his actions on the show, and from their own experiences.”. The statement frames the video’s release as a calculated move, shifting attention to the timing and intent behind it.. Social Media Erupts With Strong Reactions. Instagram | Taylor Frankie Paul. Online, reactions have been swift and divided as viewers weigh in on both the video and Paul’s response.. One user wrote, “Context? I see Taylor Paul throwing chairs and hitting her child. Taylor wasn’t defending he
