Court Drama Escalates: Jessi Draper Publicly Backs Taylor Frankie Paul Ahead of Custody Showdown

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News (2 / 1) 30.04.2026 02:59 / Olga

Allegations, Evidence and Past Cases

Both sides have leveled allegations: Paul has accused Mortensen of stalking and physical harm, while Mortensen submitted photos of scratches he says he suffered. In February Draper City and West Jordan police opened domestic violence cases. In April prosecutors declined to file new charges against Paul, citing insufficient evidence. Earlier, Paul was arrested in 2023 and pleaded guilty in abeyance to aggravated assault after an incident involving metal chairs.

Career Fallout and Personal Strain

After a March video of the 2023 altercation surfaced, ABC pulled Paul’s filmed Bachelorette season and production on Mormon Wives paused; cameras later resumed without Paul or Mortensen. PEOPLE sources say Paul “has the option to return” but is focused on her children and recovery. Separately, Draper’s ex-husband recently filed for divorce and obtained a restraining order; the couple share two young children.