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Updated · The Associated Press · Apr 30
Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen seek dueling protective orders
Updated
Updated · The Associated Press · Apr 30

Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen seek dueling protective orders

10 articles · Updated · The Associated Press · Apr 30
  • A Utah court hears the petitions on Thursday in Salt Lake City, with custody of their 2-year-old son Ever potentially at stake.
  • Commissioner Russell Minas previously barred Paul from unsupervised contact with the boy and ordered the ex-partners to stay 100 feet apart amid competing domestic violence claims.
  • The case examines 11 fights and follows Paul's 2023 assault conviction; prosecutors recently declined new charges, while a court-appointed lawyer raised concerns about conflict in front of the child.
How does a court find the safest home for a child when both parents have documented violent histories?
After a viral assault video and dueling abuse claims, what does justice look like for the toddler involved?
When a couple's life is reality TV, how does a court separate genuine conflict from public performance?