No Charges for Taylor Frankie Paul in DV Investigations

Salt Lake County prosecutors announced Tuesday that Taylor Frankie Paul, a reality television star known for her role on Hulu's "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," will not face criminal charges stemming from two domestic violence investigations involving her former partner, Dakota Mortensen.

The decision follows probes by police in the Salt Lake City suburbs of Draper and West Jordan into incidents reported in February. Mortensen, the father of Paul's 2-year-old son, Ever, alleged domestic violence against her, while Paul has countered with her own claims of abuse by Mortensen. In a memo from the district attorney's Family Protection Unit, attorney Breanne Miller explained that several reported incidents did not meet the threshold for criminal offenses, and others lacked sufficient evidence to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Some allegations dated back more than three years, falling outside the statute of limitations for misdemeanor charges.

The couple has filed competing petitions for protective orders, with Mortensen's temporary order against Paul already in place. A hearing on April 30 could determine if it becomes permanent. The announcement does not directly impact...