The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives drama has taken yet another serious turn as Taylor Frankie Paul has submitted a new protective order against her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. The Bachelorette star, who previously pleaded guilty to domestic abuse and aggressive behaviour for the infamous bar stool throwing incident from 2023, has returned to court with serious allegations against Dakota.
Taylor Frankie Paul recalls intense pain after Dakota Mortensen “slammed” her head into the dashboard
In new filings submitted to the court on April 7, 2026, Taylor detailed four alleged incidents of domestic abuse by Dakota, as per a PEOPLE report. The reality TV star allegedly recounted an encounter that happened during the early hours of February 23, 2026, where she accused Dakota of driving her away from home, where her three children, including their shared son, Ever, were asleep. The two allegedly broke into a fight, during which Taylor claims Dakota slammed her head into the dashboard of his truck. The court filing reads:
“The parties argued and Dakota assaulted Taylor by slamming her head against the dashboard of his truck and striking her knee and elbow,”
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