New body camera images from Taylor Frankie Paul2023’s arrest reflects his mother’s reaction Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star incident with Dakota Mortensen.
In a video released by TMZ on Tuesday, March 24, the official explained the situation Liann Maywho replied, “Oh my God, really.
When the officer pointed out that Taylor’s children were there, Liann replied, “I was hoping they weren’t here.” (Taylor shares daughter Indy, 8, and son Ocean, 5, with ex-husband Father Paul. She is also the mother of son Ever, whom she and Dakota welcomed in 2024.)
Liann looked surprised when her husband, Jeremy Maysuggested that the police might arrest Taylor, to which he replied, “Are they going to arrest him?” After a while, Taylor came up with a police officer, saying, “I’m under arrest, I think I pushed Dakota.”
“Yeah, that’s domestic violence,” Liann replied, while Taylor added, “He pushed me into that wooden thing right there, too.”
Liann then asked “who pushed who first,” to which Taylor replied, “I don’t know.”
The officer, Liann and Jeremy then entered the house, where one of Taylor’s children was seen sitting on the couch crying. Liann was then seen setting up a chair in the kitchen as the officer discussed the situation with Jeremy.
“He’s not, that’s why it’s so crazy,” said Liann, as she placed a vase of flowers from the floor on the kitchen island. “He doesn’t argue at all.”
Taylor Frankie Paul is speaking out for the first time since her feud with Dakota Mortensen hit the headlines. Taylor, 31, spoke about an alleged domestic violence dispute with Dakota, 33, that led to the shutdown of production on their reality show, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. “There’s a lot of context to everything and it’s unfortunate,” […]
Taylor was arrested in 2023 and charged with aggravated assault, two counts of domestic violence involving a child, child abuse with injury and criminal mischief. Taylor eventually pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, and the other four charges were dismissed with prejudice. He later reached a plea deal.
On March 16, days before Taylor’s debut as the Bachelorette season 22, news broke that Taylor and Dakota were involved in an alleged domestic violence incident last month. Recent allegations have led Hulu to halt production of the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 5. A spokesperson for the Draper City Police Department in Utah confirmed it Us Weekly while there is a “domestic assault investigation” open about the two, noting that the allegations were “made on both sides.”
“There’s a lot of context to everything and it’s unfortunate,” Taylor said exclusively Us at a dinner in New York City on March 17. “It was difficult. And it bothers me to be in this position. And the mother that I am, that is something that I will always stand by. I believe that I am a good mother and I have always treated my children very well. So the headlines that are coming out right now are very difficult to see because that is not true. I have never treated my children very well.
Days later, TMZ released footage of the 2023 incident of Taylor punching and throwing multiple chairs at Dakota. In the clip, Taylor’s daughter can be heard crying in the background.
Shocking footage has been leaked showing the 2023 altercation between Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen that led to the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star’s arrest. TMZ released a clip on Thursday, March 19, that shows Taylor, 31, throwing multiple chairs at Dakota, 33, during their altercation. Taylor’s daughter, Indy, now […]
ABC announced hours later that the 22nd season The Bachelorette canceled days before the first game on Sunday, March 22.
“Due to the newly released video that surfaced today, we have made the decision not to continue with the new season The Bachelorette at this time, and we are focused on supporting the family,” said a spokesperson for Disney Entertainment Television Us in a statement at the time.
Taylor, on the other hand, broke her silence when the spokesperson told Us “He is very grateful for ABC’s support as he prioritizes the safety and security of his family.”
“After years of silent mental and physical abuse and threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally finding the strength to confront her accuser and take steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm,” the lawyer said.
Taylor Frankie Paul is talking about the effect recent headlines about him are having on his 8-year-old daughter, Indy. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star, 31, said the leaked footage of a 2023 domestic violence incident involving ex Dakota Mortensen made it difficult for her young child to navigate. (Taylor shares with Indy once […]
The statement continued, “Too many women suffer in silence as they survive violent, jealous ex-partners who refuse to let them move on with their lives. Taylor is silent for fear of further abuse, retaliation, and public shaming. She is currently exploring all her options, seeking support, and preparing to own and share her story.”
Dakota, on the other hand, addressed these images in a separate statement.
“As anyone who has seen the video will understand, this is a very upsetting situation,” Dakota said at the time. “Unfortunately, I’m used to these baseless allegations about me and our relationship, which I completely deny. I’m focused on our son and his safety, and I hope Taylor does the same.”
She was then granted a temporary protection order against Taylor and their son on a temporary basis in connection with the February incident, according to documents obtained by the. Us.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.
