Here are the most recent developments I can find in Taylor Frankie Paul’s ongoing court case and related domestic-violence proceedings:
- Protective order hearing (Utah): A Utah judge was set to hear arguments on whether a temporary protective order sought by her former partner, Dakota Mortensen, would become long-term. Authorities were investigating domestic violence reports from earlier this year, and the details of the temporary order were reported as sealed.[2]
- 2023 assault case context: Coverage ahead of the protective-order matter reiterates that Paul was charged in a prior case (stemming from a 2023 incident) and pleaded guilty under a plea deal, with other counts dismissed.[2]
- Prosecutor decision on “new charges” (declined): One later update reported that prosecutors declined to file additional charges in connection with allegations made by Mortensen, citing issues such as insufficient evidence and/or timing/proof problems.[7]
If you tell me what you mean by “court case” (protective order, custody, or the earlier 2023 plea), I can narrow this to the exact thread you care about and summarize only that part.