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Utah Court Hears 100-Foot Protective Orders After Assault Plea

5/1/2026

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A Utah court will hear protective-order petitions from Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-partner Dakota Mortensen on Thursday.
Both seek permanent orders that require them to stay at least 100 feet apart.
Paul pleaded guilty to assault, which will become a misdemeanor if she avoids trouble through August.
A judge denied sealing the hearing while a court-appointed lawyer will advise Commissioner Russell Minas about son Ever.

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A Utah court will hear protective-order petitions from Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-partner Dakota Mortensen on Thursday.
Both seek permanent orders that require them to stay at least 100 feet apart.
Paul pleaded guilty to assault, which will become a misdemeanor if she avoids trouble through August.
A judge denied sealing the hearing while a court-appointed lawyer will advise Commissioner Russell Minas about son Ever.