TRIGGER WARNING: This article includes references to domestic violence.Taylor Frankie Paul is back in the headlines, and this time, not just because of what happened in the past, but because of how those events still haunt her family. After a disturbing video from a 2023 domestic violence incident leaked online, Taylor says her young daughter, Ever, is now being forced to relive that night all over again. As people start talking about the case again, everything’s flaring up: legal fights, custody drama, her career on pause. It’s a mess, and it’s all back in the public eye.
Taylor Frankie Paul speaks out
Taylor isn’t staying quiet about it. Per People, she posted on social media, explaining that Ever is struggling to deal with the video resurfacing. The footage, which went viral, shows a violent fight between Taylor and her ex, Dakota Mortensen. Ever was right there when it all happened, and now, Taylor says, her daughter is being dragged through the pain again.In a comment under a TikTok video about the situation, Taylor wrote, “Worst part is my daughter having to relive and see it all over again years later after extensive work with her and apologies to her about that night and my baby boy birthday was taken from him.” It’s raw and personal, and she’s clearly upset that her family has to go through this again.However, nobody knows for sure who leaked the video. It first showed up in a TMZ report and shows Taylor throwing metal chairs at Dakota. At one point, Dakota says, “Your daughter just got hit in the head by a metal chair.” That detail matches what was in the 2023 indictment, and it’s all just as ugly now as it was then.
Taylor Frankie Paul’s video: What happened?
Per E! News, with the video making waves again, ABC quickly pulled Taylor from the upcoming season of ‘The Bachelorette’. Producers also hit pause on ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’. At the same time, legal battles between Taylor and Dakota started heating up again: protective orders, custody fights, the works. Online, people are pointing fingers, trying to figure out who leaked the footage, but Taylor’s friends and co-stars insist it wasn’t them.And the fallout has been huge. ABC rarely cancels someone’s appearance like this, and the backlash has been intense. Even so, Taylor keeps posting on social media, sharing her side and trying to connect with her followers.
Where things stand now?
The legal situation is still messy. Taylor is on probation after her plea deal. Per Entertainment Weekly, there’s another court hearing coming up, and Dakota has temporary custody of their child, plus a restraining order. Both sides are accusing each other of different things, and investigations are ongoing. Taylor has also publicly argued that the leaked video does not show the full context of the situation, claiming it presents a one-sided narrative of what happened that night. A spokesperson for Paul told Page Six that the video recorded in 2023 “conveniently omits context,” adding, “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.”DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, assault, or abuse, please seek immediate help. Reach out to a mental health specialist, NGO, or trusted individual. Several helplines are available to offer assistance.