No New Charges for 'Secret Lives' Star Taylor Frankie Paul After Domestic Violence Probe

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Taylor Frankie Paul, the star of the reality show 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives', will not face new charges following an investigation into allegations of domestic violence involving her and her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, the father of their young son. The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office said the alleged incidents either fell outside the statute of limitations or lacked sufficient evidence to support criminal charges.

Why it matters

The decision not to file charges against Taylor Frankie Paul comes after the reality star faced intense public scrutiny and backlash over the domestic violence allegations, which had threatened to derail her career. The case highlights the challenges of prosecuting domestic violence claims, especially those involving high-profile public figures.

The details

According to authorities, the investigation looked into three alleged misdemeanor incidents of domestic violence, with one arising in mid-March. However, some of the alleged incidents occurred more than three years ago, putting them outside the statute of limitations. The D.A.'s Office said the alleged incidents that did occur within the statute of limitations 'do not rise to the level of criminal offenses' and 'lack sufficient evidence to support filing criminal charges'.

• The alleged domestic violence incidents were reported to have occurred over the past three years.
• The most recent alleged incident was reported in mid-March 2026.