Taylor Frankie Paul Throws Chairs at Dakota Mortensen with Child Nearby in Shocking Leaked Video from 2023

Zoey Lyttle, Sean MandellThu, March 19, 2026 at 5:42 PM UTC

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Taylor Frankie Paul at "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" season 2 premiere on May 9, 2025.Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty -

A video posted by TMZ shows Taylor Frankie Paul attacking ex Dakota Mortensen in 2023, after she was arrested for alleged domestic violence.

The influencer's rep responded to the leaked video in a statement to PEOPLE

The footage comes in circulation shortly after local law enforcement confirmed to PEOPLE that there is an open "domestic assault investigation" regarding Paul and her ex-boyfriend

Footage of Taylor Frankie Paul attacking Dakota Mortensen in 2023 shows that a child was present during her physical outburst.

The video, which was posted by TMZ on Thursday, shows Paul hitting Mortensen as he records her actions. “This is called physical abuse,” he says while filming. At one point, she can be seen throwing chairs at him while her daughter, Indy, now 8, was present in the room. The child can be heard crying as Mortensen and Paul continued fighting.

At one point, Mortensen exclaims, “Your daughter just got hit in the head by a metal chair.”

The 2023 indictment obtained by PEOPLE alleged that Paul threw “heavy, metal chairs” at Mortensen and Paul's daughter was struck by a chair during the incident, which matches what occurs in the video.

Paul — Mormon Wives star and the original founder of MomTok — was previously arrested for alleged domestic violence in 2023 following an argument with Mortensen, with whom she shares 2-year-old son Ever. She pled guilty in abeyance to aggravated assault, which means that if she complies with the conditions of the plea, that charge will be dismissed. Meanwhile, the other charges have already been dismissed.

Dakota Mortensen; Taylor Frankie Paul.Credit: Araya Doheny/Getty (2)

A spokesperson for Paul tells PEOPLE, “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. Releasing an old video, which conveniently omits context, on their son's birthday is a reprehensible attempt to distract from his own behavior. 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."

On Monday, March 16, multiple sources confirmed to PEOPLE that The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives halted filming for season 5. One insider cited "some pretty serious stuff happening" regarding Paul's past.

"They will see what happens," the source added. "Until that resolves, they are off."

Another source close to the cast confirmed to PEOPLE that the fellow members of MomTok are distancing themselves from Paul as the situation continues to unfold. "None of the women want to be associated with her," the source noted.

A spokesperson for the Draper City Police Department confirmed that there is an open "domestic assault investigation" regarding Paul and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. The spokesperson confirmed "allegations have been made in both directions" and "contact was made with involved parties on [Feb] 24th and 25th." The spokesperson declined to share more amid the ongoing investigation.

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TMZ was first to report the halt in filming. Reps for Paul, Mortensen and Hulu did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Paul’s season of The Bachelorette is set to premiere this Sunday, March 22, on ABC.

The shocking production pause comes days after Hulu released the fourth season of Mormon Wives. The latest season was rife with drama among the members of MomTok, including the bombshell news that Paul spent the night with Mortensen the night before leaving to star in the forthcoming season of The Bachelorette.

Despite police involvement, multiple sources have told PEOPLE that the exes continue to co-parent their 1-year-old son, Ever, with Paul having majority custody. Paul also shares two kids — daughter Indy and Ocean, 5 — with her ex-husband, Tate Paul.

"His number one priority here is protecting [their 1-year-old son], Ever," a rep for Mortensen told Entertainment Weekly on March 18.

"He knew there was a possibility it could come out, but he was not going to be the one to proactively do that because he has always wanted a decent relationship with Taylor," the rep continued. "It's been really hard to achieve that, but he wants to co-parent well."

The cast of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' on May 9, 2025.Credit: JC Olivera/Variety via Getty

A source close to the mom of three previously denied to PEOPLE that the reality TV star was “violent” during the February incidents and said that she remains “focused” on the upcoming Bachelorette premiere. She broke her silence following the news of the investigation at a press preview of her dating show stint on March 17.

"Honestly, just like, my heart hurts to see it, to go through it, especially at this time," she told PEOPLE exclusively. "Just the timing is hard, and it's a big deal. I feel like every premiere that I've experienced, I've never enjoyed fully, so this is another one... it's extremely hard, and it took everything to get me here today."

Those close to Paul are reportedly concerned for her, as a source with knowledge of the situation told PEOPLE. The insider claimed Paul calls Mortensen “all the time,” often between the hours of 10 p.m. and 3 a.m.

“We’re all worried for Taylor’s well-being,” said the source. “We want Taylor to get the help she needs.”

If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to thehotline.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.

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