Summary
Jessi Draper defended her co-star, Taylor Frankie Paul, after a video showed Paul allegedly involved in a physical altercation with her boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. The incident led to Paul being charged with several misdemeanors and halted the filming of their reality show. Draper expressed that Paul has been making efforts to change and should not be judged solely on this incident.
Key Facts
- Jessi Draper is defending Taylor Frankie Paul after a video surfaced of Paul in an alleged altercation with Dakota Mortensen.
- The video reportedly shows Paul throwing stools and kicking Mortensen.
- The incident took place in 2023, and Paul was arrested and charged with assault, criminal mischief, and domestic violence in the presence of a child.
- The reality show "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," featuring both Draper and Paul, has included the incident in its coverage.
- A podcast, "Call Her Daddy," featured Draper discussing the situation and supporting Paul.
- Filming for the next season of the show has been paused.
- Paul’s representative stated that she is focused on family safety after facing mental and physical abuse.
- Jessi Draper described Paul as a good person who has made mistakes but is trying to make positive changes.
