Taylor Frankie Paul'S Battle Heats Up: Stalking Petition Filed Against Dakota Mortensen'S Roommate

  • By Cole
  • July 13, 2026, 9 a.m.

Taylor Frankie Paul Takes a Stand

In the latest twist of the ongoing saga, Taylor Frankie Paul is pushing back against what she sees as an invasion of her privacy. The drama unfolded when Dakota Mortensen, known for his role in the reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, found himself at the center of a social media storm. His roommate, Cru Eaton, ignited the controversy by posting a TikTok video of Taylor breaking down in tears during a heated argument. As audio of Dakota allegedly accusing Taylor of physical abuse played in the background, the clip quickly went viral.

The video provoked a strong reaction from Taylor, who condemned Cru's actions as "cruel." However, the plot thickens as Cru had previously warned of his intention to "continue to show the truth," should she speak out against him online. True to his word, he later leaked text messages purportedly showing Taylor apologizing to Dakota and discussing her feelings of guilt regarding their son, Ever Mortensen.

Allies Rally Around Taylor

The unfolding drama has caught the attention of various personalities. Cru's ex-girlfriend, Julie Theis, stepped into the fray, supporting Taylor and accusing Cru of being obsessed with the reality star. She was not alone – Taylor's co-star, Chase McWhorter, also voiced his support.

Amidst this backdrop, Taylor is taking concrete legal steps. TMZ reports she filed a civil stalking injunction against Cru in Salt Lake County, Utah. This isn’t a restraining order like the one she and Dakota have against each other, but it's a move to compel Cru to cease his alleged harassment and stalking.

Taylor's Emotional Message

“Thank you to those supporting and speaking for me. I’m tired. It’s been so traumatic I doubt I’ll even remember most of this. If you think what you’ve seen is heavy just know it’s 10x harder off line. People say to log off but it’s actually a distraction from the reality I’m living.”

In a heartfelt Instagram Story, Taylor expressed her gratitude to her supporters, highlighting the emotional toll these events have taken. She painted a picture of the challenges she faces, both online and offline, demonstrating her resilience in the face of adversity.

The outcome of Taylor's legal actions remains to be seen, but one thing is clear – she's determined to protect her peace and privacy. As the story continues to evolve, fans are left to wonder how the courts will rule on her request.

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Cole covers the infrastructure of the creator economy - OnlyFans, Fansly, Patreon, and the rules that move money. Ex–fact-checker and recovering musicologist, he translates ToS changes, fees, and DMCA actions into clear takeaways for creators and fans. His column Receipts First turns hype into numbers and next steps. LA-based; sources protected; zero patience for vague PR.