Taylor Frankie Paul will not face any criminal charges following a pair of domestic violence investigations involving her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen — a decision that brings a major legal update to one of reality TV’s most closely watched off-screen controversies.
The Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office confirmed in an April 14 press release that it will not be pursuing charges against the The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star, 31, after reviewing the cases through “multiple attorneys” due to the high-profile nature of the situation.
The decision comes after Utah police opened two separate domestic violence investigations in February involving Paul and Mortensen, 33, who share a 2-year-old son, Ever. At the time, both parties were accused of involvement in alleged altercations, with authorities noting that “allegations have been made in both directions,” according to a police spokesperson.
However, prosecutors ultimately determined that charges would not move forward.
In letters obtained by PEOPLE and sent to both investigating departments, the District Attorney’s Office cited several key reasons for the decision — including that some of the alleged incidents occurred more than two years ago and therefore fall outside the statute of limitations. Other allegations, prosecutors wrote, “do not rise to the level of criminal offenses,” or lack “sufficient evidence to support filing criminal charges.”
The office also pointed to issues with the evidence itself, noting that some claims lacked “specificity as to when and what actually occurred or corroboration.” Still, officials left the door open for future action, adding, “We would be happy to revisit this matter if additional information is developed which supports the prosecution of the suspect.”
The decision is a significant development for Paul, whose legal history has already been under public scrutiny. The District Attorney’s Office clarified that the outcome will not impact her existing probation status stemming from a prior 2023 arrest and indictment, and confirmed that no additional individuals are being screened for charges in connection with the investigation.
The investigations first became public in March when the Draper City Police Department confirmed an active “domestic assault investigation” involving Paul and Mortensen. At the time, authorities also noted that contact had been made with both parties in late February as the case unfolded.
Paul, who rose to prominence through viral social media moments and later reality television fame, has remained a central figure in conversations surrounding The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives — a series already known for blending personal relationships, family dynamics, and controversy both on and off camera.
With prosecutors now officially declining to move forward, the case appears to be closed for now — though officials’ comments suggest the door remains slightly open if new evidence emerges.
For now, the decision marks a major legal relief for Paul as the situation surrounding her and Mortensen moves out of the courtroom and back into the public conversation where it first began.
