Trigger warning: This article discusses allegations of domestic violence.
Earlier this month, production was “paused” The Secret Life of Mormon Wives Following news of an open domestic assault investigation in Season 5 taylor frankie paul and Dakota Mortensen, the father of her child.
Amidst the ongoing investigation into the domestic assault, whitney levitt Have some sentiments to share about the importance of child safety.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star breaks her silence
Yesterday Whitney broke her silence interview magazine When asked how she was feeling amid all the headlines. “I’m still processing everything,” she said, “but the safety of humans, especially children, comes first.”
“Forever, period, the end,” the SLOMW star insisted. “I don’t want it to be tolerated. I don’t want it to be ignored. It’s just so refreshing. That’s all I have to say about it.”
Meanwhile, Whitney wasn’t the only member of SLOMW to speak out in the wake of the developments. On March 20, Laila Taylor shared a statement on her Instagram Stories. “My personal history as a survivor makes it impossible for me to remain silent,” she wrote. “I stand firmly against domestic violence in any form.”
Previously charged with domestic violence in 2023, Taylor was still on probation, which was set to expire in August 2026. The 2023 indictment alleged that Taylor threw “heavy, metal chairs” at Dakota. Reportedly, Taylor’s young daughter was in the room and a chair hit her on the head. At that time, Taylor pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, while other charges were dismissed.
after tmz After Dakota released video of the incident, ABC canceled The Bachelorette season 22, which was scheduled to premiere on March 22, with Taylor in the lead role.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.
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