Authorities in Utah are evaluating how new domestic violence allegations involving reality TV starTaylor Frankie Pauland her ex Dakota Mortensen might play into a separate legal case for which she is currently on probation.
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gilland said Thursday in a statement toEntertainment Weekly, "We have received the police report for the new allegations, and it is our understanding the case is being screened by the Draper City prosecutor. We requested the police report so our prosecutors could evaluate how those new allegations may affect the case for which the defendant is currently on probation."
Police in Draper are currentlyinvestigating an incidentbetween Paul and her on-again, off-again boyfriend Mortensen, the father of her 2-year-old son Ever, that occurred last month. A police spokesperson told PEOPLE that "allegations have been made in both directions."
Known as a star ofThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wivesand the intended star ofThe Bacheloretteseason 22, Paul was previously arrested in February 2023 on misdemeanor charges of assault, criminal mischief, and commission of domestic violence in the presence of a child, per theHarriman Police Department. Six months later, she pleaded guilty in abeyance to aggravated assault, with other charges being dismissed.
She received three years of probation, which would be up this August if the terms of her plea deal were satisfied.
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A representative for Paul didn't immediately respond to EW's request for comment about Utah authorities evaluating how the new allegations might affect her plea agreement.
When news of the new domestic violence investigation emerged this week, the fifth season ofMormon Wiveshalted filming.
On Thursday,TMZ published a videofrom the 2023 altercation that appears to show Paul attacking Mortensen. Shortly after, ABC announced that it waspulling the plugon Paul's season ofThe Bachelorette, which had been set to premiere on Sunday. "In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season ofThe Bacheloretteat this time, and our focus is on supporting the family," a Disney Entertainment Television spokesperson said.
Responding to the cancellation news, a rep for Paul said in a statement to EW, "Taylor is very grateful for ABC's support as she prioritizes her family's safety and security. After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm."
Mortensen, who has filed for a restraining order against Paul, said in a statement to EW, "As anyone who has seen the video will understand, this is a deeply upsetting situation." He added, "I am, unfortunately, used to these baseless claims about me and our relationship, which I categorically deny. I am focusing on our son and his safety, and hope that Taylor will do the same."
If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go tothehotline.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.
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