Dakota Mortensen breaks silence on Tyler Frankie Paul

Dakota Mortensen has spoken publicly about the police investigation into an alleged domestic violence incident involving his ex-husband, which has now concluded tyler frankie paul.

in a Instagram In a post shared in the early hours of Monday, April 20, Dakota, 33, addressed the attention he received after news broke on March 16 that he and Taylor, 31, had allegedly feuded, halting production on season five. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. US Weekly It was confirmed on Tuesday, April 14, that Taylor will No charge According to the investigation.

“Over the past few weeks, I have taken a step back and had time away from the chaos. That space has been a breath of fresh air and has allowed me to clear my head. My focus is now where it should be on my son, creating a stable, healthy environment for him to move forward,” Dakota wrote in black letters on a white background. (The couple, who have a 2-year-old son, Ever, had a tumultuous relationship from July 2022 to December 2024.)

Dakota’s post continued, “I regret not emerging from this difficult cycle sooner. I am not perfect and I accept responsibility for my part. I am sincerely sorry to those I have hurt. At the same time, I do not agree with the way this situation has been portrayed publicly. It does not reflect the full context of what happened or the impact it had on me and my son.”

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The statement comes one day after US Weekly Share details An argument allegedly broke out between Dakota and Taylor in February. Dakota claimed at the time that Taylor “grabbed” him around the neck and throat during the argument. A friend of Dakota’s called the Draper Police Department on February 23, accusing Dakota of being assaulted by Taylor. The friend claimed to the 911 dispatcher that Dakota was worried about reporting the incident because of Taylor’s “celebrity status.”

district attorney Sim Gill Tell us A statement on April 14 said the circumstances alleged had been thoroughly considered. “After reviewing reports and evidence submitted to the Draper Police Department and West Jordan Police Department, the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office declined to file charges against Tyler Frankie Paul,” the statement confirmed.

Dakota’s Instagram post talked about how he will move forward once the investigation is over. “I choose to step away from the spotlight and focus on my family, my growth and our recovery, and that’s where my energy lies,” he continued. “I’m closing an unhealthy chapter and moving forward with hope for better days ahead.”

He added, “I am grateful for all the encouragement and support I have received and I am committed to showing up in a way that reflects this. My intention is, over time and when the time is right, to use what I have learned to support others dealing with similar situations.”

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Dakota concluded the post, “Right now, my priority is being the best dad I can ever be,” before adding a second image with contact information for the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

Three years before the alleged February brawl, Taylor was arrested for an assault separate quarrel With Dakota. She admitted aggravated assault at the time, while other charges of domestic violence in the presence of children, child abuse with injury and criminal mischief were dismissed.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.