Mormon TikTok influencer Taylor Frankie Paul could face upgraded assault charges and a further misdemeanor charge of reckless child abuse stemming from her arrest last week, Utah authorities said Friday.
The 28-year-old MomToker, who grabbed headlines last 12 months for revealing she’s a “soft swinger,” was arrested on three misdemeanor charges — assault, criminal mischief and domestic violence within the presence of a baby — following the Feb. 17 incident, Herriman police said.
In a statement released Friday, police said detectives turned over latest video footage to the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office in order that prosecutors can weigh felony assault charges.
“This evidence also suggests that in the course of the incident, Ms. Paul’s minor child was injured by an motion of Ms. Paul,” the statement read. “Subsequently, our investigators are also screening a misdemeanor charge of reckless child abuse with the District Attorney’s Office.”
The Post has contacted Paul and the District Attorney’s Office for comment.
Paul shares a 5-year-old daughter, Indy, and a 2-year-old son, Ocean, with ex-husband Tate Paul. It’s unclear which child was allegedly injured. Police declined further comment, citing an energetic investigation.
“Ms. Paul’s status as a social media influencer has no bearing or impact on the investigation or final result of this case. All allegations of domestic violence are investigated thoroughly and in accordance with state law and established criminal justice best practices to guard victims and ensure accountability,” the police statement continued.
“The Herriman City Police Department won’t release the names or other information in regards to the victims, their status or condition, or statements made by them during this investigation.”
Paul sparked scandal in May 2022 when she revealed she and Tate were supposed “swingers,” swapping partners inside her close-knit circle of influencer friends with limitations. She confessed she went “too far” with someone’s spouse, and Tate filed for divorce.
Later, she began dating Dakota Mortensen, 30, who told the Every day Mail on Thursday he was “not even allowed to talk together with her” following her arrest. She was released from jail Saturday morning, records show.
Mortensen didn’t share details of the incident, but said he and Paul “didn’t argue,” and she or he “never hurt anyone intentionally.”
“I’m going to attend for the whole lot to return out before I speak on it,” Mortensen added.
The Post contacted Mortensen for comment.
Paul is a component of the MomTok community — mothers who’ve found fame on TikTok, a subgroup of that are Mormon. She has opened up in recent months about her struggle with depression, anxiety and extreme weight reduction within the wake of the shocking “soft swinging” scandal.
She last posted to Instagram, where she has 264,000 followers, on Feb. 7. She boasts 4 million followers on TikTok, where she posted every week ago.
