DISCLAIMER: This article contains 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 how those events follow his family. After a disturbing video of a domestic violence incident in 2023 leaked online, Taylor says her young daughter, Ever, is forced to relive that night. As people start talking about the case again, everything is coming to light: the legal battles, the custody drama, his career on hold. It’s a mess, and it’s all back in the public eye.
Taylor talks to Frankie Paul
Taylor doesn’t stay silent. Per People, she posted on social media, explaining that Ever is struggling to deal with the recovery of the video. The footage, which went viral, shows a violent fight between Taylor and her ex, Dakota Mortensen. She was never there when it all happened, and now, Taylor says, her daughter is dragging herself through the pain again.In a comment under a TikTok video about the situation, Taylor wrote: “The worst thing is that my daughter has to relive it and see it again years later after working so hard with her and she apologized that night and took away my baby’s birthday.” It’s raw and personal, and he’s clearly upset that his family has to go through this again.However, no one knows for sure who made the video. It was first revealed in a TMZ report and shows Taylor throwing metal chairs at Dakota. At one point, Dakota said, “Your daughter just got hit in the head by a metal chair.” That detail matches what was in the 2023 indictment, and everything is just as ugly now.
Taylor Frankie Paul Video: What Happened?
E! News, when the video made waves again, ABC quickly pulled Taylor from the upcoming season of ‘The Bachelorette.’ The producers also put a hiatus on ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’. At the same time, the legal battles between Taylor and Dakota started to heat up again: protective orders, custody battles, the works. People are pointing fingers online, trying to figure out who leaked the footage, but Taylor’s friends and co-stars say it wasn’t them.And the fall has been huge. ABC rarely cancels someone’s appearance like this, and there was a strong backlash. However, Taylor continues to post on social media, sharing her side and trying to connect with her followers.
Where are things now?
The legal situation is still confused. Taylor is on probation after his plea deal. According to Entertainment Weekly, another court hearing is coming up, and Dakota has temporary custody of her child, as well as a restraining order. Both sides accuse 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, saying it presents a one-sided narrative of what happened that night. Paul’s spokesperson told Page Six that the video, shot in 2023, “conveniently erases the context,” adding, “The public has seen this act before and knows who it is, and unfortunately many will recognize this pattern of manipulation, both in their actions on the show and from their own experiences.”DISADVANTAGES: If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, assault or abuse, seek immediate help. Contact a mental health specialist, NGO or someone you trust. Several helplines are available to provide assistance.
