Newly released audio sheds light on the tense aftermath of Taylor Frankie Paul’s infamous 2023 on-camera altercation with her ex, Dakota Mortensen. In the recordings, obtained by TMZ, Taylor’s ex-husband, Tate Paul — who shares two children with her — details his conversations with police following the violent incident.
During the calls, Tate goes over the police report and charges against Taylor. He expresses deep concern after one of their children was struck in the head by a barstool Taylor allegedly threw at Dakota during the fight. The audio captures Tate’s worry for both his child and his ex-wife, highlighting the chaotic aftermath of the confrontation.
In another call, Tate tells authorities that Taylor’s mother, Liann May, is allegedly “coaching” their daughter on what to say about the incident. Tate asks police to contact him directly with further questions rather than going through Liann. While the content of the calls was previously reported, this marks the first time the audio has been made public.
Taylor later pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, but the fallout did not end there. Utah authorities have opened two additional domestic assault investigations related to further allegations involving Dakota. Meanwhile, the 2023 fight video prompted ABC to cancel Taylor’s season of The Bachelorette, ending her reality TV run amid the controversy.
The recordings provide a rare glimpse into the family dynamics and ongoing legal consequences following one of the most widely discussed domestic incidents in recent reality TV history.#newsafro_
