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Taylor Paul Avoids New DV Charges

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Taylor Frankie Paul, the reality TV star from "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," will not face new domestic violence charges despite an investigation following allegations from her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. The Salt Lake County district attorney's office determined that some claims fell outside the statute of limitations, others didn't constitute crimes, and the remaining allegations lacked sufficient evidence for prosecution.

Paul, currently on probation following a 2023 assault conviction against Mortensen, avoided potential prison time that would have violated her probation terms. The investigation had already disrupted her career, with "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" pausing filming of its fifth season and ABC pulling a season of "The Bachelorette" featuring Paul as the lead after video of her previous assault was leaked.

The former couple continues battling over custody of their 2-year-old son, with both seeking protective orders against each other. Paul has publicly addressed the fallout from the incident, stating it prompted her to seek therapy and stop drinking alcohol while maintaining her innocence regarding the new allegations. Her career remains uncertain despite the legal reprieve, with production companies potentially hesitant to work with her amid the ongoing controversy.