Dakota Mortensen is speaking out for the first time after prosecutors unveiled an alleged domestic violence case involving his ex-wife Taylor Frankie Paul.
The TV personality took to her Instagram account early Monday, April 20, to break her silence on her and Taylor’s alleged altercation, which was uncovered by two Utah police departments in February.
As recent developments in the investigation unfolded on April 14, the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office declined to file charges against Taylor.
Now, Dakota addressed the controversy in a statement, writing, “Over the past several weeks, I have taken a step back and found time to be away from the chaos. That space has been a breath of fresh air and has given me clarity. My focus is now where I should have been on my son and creating a stable, healthy environment for him to thrive.”
The Secret Life of Mormon Wives The star, who has a two-year-old son with Taylor, continued in the post, “I regret not breaking out of this difficult cycle sooner. I am not perfect, and I take responsibility for myself. I am sincerely sorry to those I hurt. At the same time, I do not agree with how this situation has been portrayed publicly. It does not reflect the full context of what happened or the impact it had on me and my son.”
Taylor and Dakota’s 2023 alleged domestic violence affair came under scrutiny when old footage of Taylor throwing chairs at Dakota was leaked. tmz Was the first person to publish the video.
The 33-year-old media personality also shared how he will move forward with life after the diagnosis, “I have decided to step away from the spotlight to focus on my family, my growth, and our healing, and that’s where my energy will remain. I’m closing an unhealthy chapter and moving forward with hope for better days to come.”
He added, “I am grateful for the encouragement and support I have received, and I am committed to performing in a way that reflects this. My intention, over time and when appropriate, is to use what I have learned in a way that helps other people deal with similar situations.”
“Right now, my priority is to look like the best dad I can be,” Dakota concluded, before adding an image of the National Domestic Violence Hotline to the carousel’s second slide.
