Taylor Frankie Paul is in the middle of a firestorm of controversy and backlash amid the domestic violence allegations against her involving an incident with ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.. However, a representative for “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star has alleged that the onslaught on continuous statements, photos, video, and documents to media outlets is due to Mortensen’s attempt to smear Paul and “distract” from his own role in the alleged altercation.. Rep For Taylor Frankie Paul Calls Out Dakota Mortensen For ‘Desperate, Destructive Campaign’ Against Her Amid DV Allegations. View this post on Instagram. On Thursday, March 19, a rep for Paul didn’t hold back in addressing her ex-boyfriend, and father of her son, Ever, for the ongoing media leaks regarding the alleged domestic violence incident that occurred between them.. In a statement to Entertainment Weekly, the rep for Paul slammed Mortensen for creating a narrative that absolves him of any wrongdoing.. “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,” Paul’s rep began.. “Releasing an old video, which conveniently omits context, on their son’s birthday is a reprehensible attempt to distract from his own behavior,” the statement said.. The rep continued, stating that Mortensen’s behavior is well-documented and manipulative.. “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 rep added.. 2023 Video Of Altercation Between Paul And Mortensen Released Following Recent Allegations. MEGA. TMZ released the video footage of Paul hitting Mortensen during a 2023 incident, which resulted in Paul’s arrest. She ultimately pled guilty to aggravated assault and received three years’ probation that is set to end this August.. The reality star’s daughter was struck in the head during the incident after she threw a chair at Mortensen and it accidentally hit the young girl.. The other charges against Paul, domestic violence in the presence of a child, child abuse, and criminal mischief, were all dropped.. The Reality Star Spoke About The Recent Domestic Violence Allegations In Sit-Down ‘GMA’ Interview. On Wednesday, March 18, Paul sat down for an exclusive interview with “Good Morning America” to address the domestic violence allegations against her, as well as promote the March 22 premiere of “The Bachelorette” that was just announced as canceled.. Speaking with ‘GMA’ co-host Lara Spencer, Paul shared that at the moment things for her feel like “the end of the world.”. “It’s hard to see past this — I’m not going to lie — in this moment, it’s just so heavy,” Paul said. “When your life is broadcasted out there in these headlines, it’s like the
