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Taylor Frankie Paul Faces New Domestic Violence Investigation

3/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Authorities are investigating a third domestic violence incident involving Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen.
Mortensen reported the 2024 incident to the West Jordan, Utah Police Department, which has not interviewed Paul but seeks her statement.
Paul previously pleaded guilty to an aggravated assault from a 2023 incident involving Mortensen.
ABC canceled Paul’s season of The Bachelorette after a video showed her attacking Mortensen, risking up to $70 million for the network.

History

Historical Context

Taylor Frankie Paul, announced as the Bachelorette in September 2025, faced legal issues stemming from a February 2023 domestic violence incident involving her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. Following her guilty plea for aggravated assault in August 2023, ABC canceled her season just days before its March 2026 premiere, risking up to $70 million in revenue and raising concerns about celebrity accountability in domestic violence cases.

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Story summary

Authorities are investigating a third domestic violence incident involving Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen.
Mortensen reported the 2024 incident to the West Jordan, Utah Police Department, which has not interviewed Paul but seeks her statement.
Paul previously pleaded guilty to an aggravated assault from a 2023 incident involving Mortensen.
ABC canceled Paul’s season of The Bachelorette after a video showed her attacking Mortensen, risking up to $70 million for the network.

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