Taylor Frankie Paul's Daughter 'Reliving' 2023 Domestic Incident After Video Leak

The 'Mormon Wives' cast member says her young child is again confronting the aftermath of the altercation with her ex-partner Dakota Mortensen.

Mar. 24, 2026 at 5:07am

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Reality star Taylor Frankie Paul says her daughter is 'having to relive' a 2023 domestic violence incident involving Paul and her ex-partner Dakota Mortensen, after video footage of the altercation recently resurfaced online. Paul previously faced legal consequences tied to the incident, which she says has now reentered the spotlight and is impacting her child.

Why it matters

The resurfaced video has renewed attention on the 2023 incident, which resulted in Paul's arrest and legal consequences. The renewed focus on the altercation is now taking a toll on Paul's young daughter, who was present during the incident and is having to confront it again years later.

The details

In 2023, video footage showed Paul throwing metal chairs at Mortensen, with her daughter reportedly being struck in the head by one of the chairs. Paul was later arrested and entered a plea in abeyance to a charge of aggravated assault, meaning the charge would be dismissed if she complied with the terms of the agreement. Other charges related to the case have already been dismissed.

  • The incident occurred in 2023.
  • The video footage recently resurfaced and reentered the spotlight in March 2026.

The players

Taylor Frankie Paul

A reality star known for her role on the show 'Mormon Wives' and as a founder of MomTok.

Dakota Mortensen

Paul's former partner, with whom she shares a 2-year-old son.

Ever

Paul and Mortensen's 2-year-old son, who was present during the 2023 incident.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Taylor Frankie Paul

The takeaway

This case highlights the lasting impact that domestic violence incidents can have, especially on children who witness them. The resurfacing of the video has forced Paul's daughter to confront the trauma again, underscoring the importance of comprehensive support and resources for families affected by domestic violence.