In a custody hearing on Thursday, a Utah judge determined that disgraced Bachelorette star Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-partner Dakota Mortensen had both engaged in violent behavior during alleged domestic violence incidents. Commissioner Russell Minas, presiding over the case concerning the former couple's two-year-old son Ever, stated that there had been 'violence both ways' in the past, according to People magazine.
Mutual Protective Orders Granted
Court documents obtained by Daily Mail reveal that Commissioner Minas granted protective orders requested by both Paul, 31, and Mortensen, 33, against each other. This mutual ruling underscores the judge's finding that neither party was solely responsible for the violence.
Background of the Case
The latest development comes after ABC decided not to air Paul's season of The Bachelorette. The network's decision followed the resurfacing of disturbing video footage showing Paul throwing metal chairs at Mortensen during a previous confrontation. The incident raised serious concerns about the couple's dynamic and led to increased scrutiny of their relationship.
Both Paul and Mortensen have been embroiled in a contentious legal battle over custody of their son. The protective orders are expected to influence future proceedings and visitation arrangements. Details of the specific incidents that led to the judge's determination have not been fully disclosed, but the ruling highlights the complexity of domestic violence cases where both parties may be aggressors.
