Judge Issues Mutual Protective Orders for Reality TV Star and Ex-Boyfriend
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A Utah judge has granted mutual protective orders to Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, requiring them to stay 100 feet apart. The court appearance also addressed custody of their child and allegations regarding the leak of a video to TMZ. The orders are not criminal, but violations can lead to arrest.
Facts First
- A Utah judge granted mutual protective orders to Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen.
- Both parties must stay 100 feet away from each other, as ruled by Commissioner Russell Minas.
- Custody of their 2-year-old son was discussed during the court appearance.
- A statement filed by Jessi Draper alleges Mortensen planned to leak videos of Paul to TMZ.
- A video released by TMZ showed Paul throwing chairs at Mortensen, leading to ABC canceling her 'The Bachelorette' season.
What Happened
Commissioner Russell Minas granted mutual protective orders to Taylor Frankie Paul, a star of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives', and her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen during a Salt Lake City court appearance. The orders require both parties to stay 100 feet away from each other. While these are not criminal protective orders, arrests can be made if incidents occur. The custody of Paul and Mortensen's 2-year-old son was also under scrutiny during the proceedings.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a viewer of reality television, this legal development may affect the programming you watch, as the release of a related video led ABC to cancel Paul's season of 'The Bachelorette'. The case highlights how personal disputes can have public consequences, including legal restrictions and impacts on careers.
What's Next
The protective orders are now in effect, and any violations could lead to arrests. The custody arrangements for the child may continue to be a focus of legal attention. The allegations about the planned leak of videos, detailed in a statement from Jessi Draper, could factor into future legal proceedings or public understanding of the case.