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Taylor Frankie Paul Faces New Assault Investigations, Bachelorette Canceled

3/28/2026

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Taylor Frankie Paul, a reality TV star, faced scrutiny after a video surfaced showing her in a violent altercation with ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen as their daughter watched.
In 2023, she was arrested for domestic violence and pled guilty to aggravated assault.
Following the video leak, ABC canceled her season of The Bachelorette.
Two new domestic assault investigations are underway in Utah.
Dakota Mortensen filed for a protective order against Taylor.

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Story summary

Taylor Frankie Paul, a reality TV star, faced scrutiny after a video surfaced showing her in a violent altercation with ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen as their daughter watched.
In 2023, she was arrested for domestic violence and pled guilty to aggravated assault.
Following the video leak, ABC canceled her season of The Bachelorette.
Two new domestic assault investigations are underway in Utah.
Dakota Mortensen filed for a protective order against Taylor.