Taylor Frankie Paul's ex-husband alleges her mom 'coached' their daughter after 2023 domestic violence incident

Tate Paul claims Taylor's mom Liann May had a 'conflict of interest' and was trying to influence their daughter Indy's account of the incident.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 3:03pm

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Taylor Frankie Paul's ex-husband Tate Paul told police that Taylor's mom Liann May was allegedly 'coaching' the couple's daughter Indy following Taylor's 2023 domestic violence arrest. Tate claimed Liann had a 'conflict of interest' since the incident involved her daughter, and that Liann was trying to influence Indy's account of what happened. Tate also alleged that Indy suffered a minor injury during the fight between Taylor and her then-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, though Taylor's mom denied this to police.

Why it matters

This case highlights the complexities that can arise in domestic violence incidents, especially when children are involved. The allegations of parental influence and conflicting accounts raise questions about how to ensure the wellbeing and objectivity of child witnesses in such situations.

The details

According to an audio recording obtained by People, Tate Paul told police that Taylor Frankie Paul's mom Liann May was 'coaching' the couple's daughter Indy following Taylor's 2023 domestic violence arrest. Tate claimed Liann had a 'conflict of interest' since the incident involved her own daughter. Tate also alleged that Indy suffered a small injury to her head during the fight between Taylor and her then-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, though he couldn't take a photo of it. However, Taylor's mom reportedly told police that Indy was not injured. Tate asked the police to contact him directly rather than Taylor's mom regarding the investigation.

  • On February 17, 2023, Taylor Frankie Paul was involved in a domestic violence incident with her then-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.
  • On February 18, 2023, around 3:15 AM, a police officer called Taylor's mom Liann May to check on Indy after learning she may have been hit by a metal stool during the fight.
  • On February 24, 2023, Tate Paul made the call to police alleging that Liann May was 'coaching' their daughter Indy.

The players

Taylor Frankie Paul

A reality TV star who was involved in a domestic violence incident with her then-boyfriend in 2023.

Tate Paul

Taylor Frankie Paul's ex-husband who made allegations about Taylor's mom 'coaching' their daughter Indy following the 2023 domestic violence incident.

Liann May

Taylor Frankie Paul's mom, who Tate Paul alleged had a 'conflict of interest' and was 'coaching' the couple's daughter Indy.

Dakota Mortensen

Taylor Frankie Paul's then-boyfriend who was involved in the 2023 domestic violence incident with her.

Indy

The young daughter of Taylor Frankie Paul and Tate Paul, who was allegedly present during the 2023 domestic violence incident.

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What they’re saying

“The grandmother, is, you know, obviously there's a conflict of interest with her because it's her daughter that did this.”

— Tate Paul, Taylor Frankie Paul's ex-husband

“I've noticed she's already tried gatekeeping — not gatekeeping — but, like, she's coaching my daughter and saying specific things.”

— Tate Paul, Taylor Frankie Paul's ex-husband

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the complexities that can arise when children are involved in domestic violence incidents, and the potential for conflicting accounts and parental influence. It raises important questions about how to ensure the wellbeing and objectivity of child witnesses in such situations.