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Dakota Mortensen's legal team is slamming Taylor Frankie Paul after Tuesday's court hearing, claiming she attempted to "assassinate Dakota’s character as a dad."

His attorney, Joel Kittrell, shared the scathing comment with TMZ ... adding Dakota's "only concern is for the welfare of his son, Ever." But, the story is far from over, 'cause Kittrell tells us ... "We look forward to the 30th to tell the true story."

We told you all about the drama that went down Tuesday ... the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star laid her complaints out in a restraining order filing she entered in a Utah court, which included a pile of injury photos from an alleged May 2025 assault by Dakota, plus images of bruises on her forehead and knee from an alleged assault on February 23, 2026.

She also accused her second baby daddy of stalking her, assaulting her, and becoming "increasingly possessive" ahead of her now-axed debut as "The Bachelorette."

'Jersey Shore's Ronnie Ortiz-Magro had the police called on him by his ex-girlfriend, Kirsten, who told officers she was separating from him and needed help getting her things ... TMZ has learned.

According to a police report out of Miami, FL ... 34-year-old Kirsten called police on March 29 ... the officer listed the call as a “domestic dispute.”

Law enforcement responded to 40-year-old Ronnie's 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom, 3,773-square-foot home in Miami around 8:30 PM that Sunday.

Kanye West’s issues continue to grow …. a former employee of the rapper is seeking close to $1 million in court for unpaid wages and other damages ... TMZ has learned.

According to court docs obtained by TMZ, Jonathan Monroe -- who says he worked as a full-time security guard in 2021 -- claims he wasn’t paid all the wages owed nor given overtime.

In his new docs, Monroe asks for damages totaling around $850K ... including $7,725 for unpaid overtime, $37,620 in lost wages, $500,000 in lost earnings, $100,000 for his pain and suffering ... and another $100,000 in punitive damages.

In his original lawsuit, Monroe claimed he tried to collect the money owed to him but was given the run-around. He claimed on one occasion, Ye asked him to fill up the tank of his Lamborghini and "When I asked for cash or use of his credit card to cover the expense, [Kanye] walked away from me without a response.”

As TMZ previously reported, Kanye was ordered to pay another ex-employee, Tony Saxon, $140K in an unrelated lawsuit.

Anthony Anderson is sounding off on the Artemis II flight ... and yeah ... he’s not exactly over the moon about it!

We caught him at LAX Tuesday, and he kept it real ... saying it makes zero sense to spend all that cash sending four people around the moon when there's a laundry list of problems right here on Earth that need funding.

Check the clip -- Anthony’s fired up, rattling off everything from homelessness to underfunded programs, basically asking why space is getting the spotlight while real-life issues still struggle to get met.

Spring has sprung and the Cherry Blossoms are in full-bloom, with celebrities getting in on all the photo-fun! Delilah Belle Hamlin, LISA and more famous faces are pretty in pink!

Tori Spelling says "guardian angels were definitely with us" after a terrifying car crash that left her, four of her kids and three of their friends hospitalized.

The "90210" star broke her silence Tuesday in a video posted to Instagram, saying the ordeal -- which happened days before Easter -- was "really overwhelming," but could've ended far worse.

Tori claims the other driver was "speeding" and blew through a red light before heading straight for her car. She says she saw the impact coming and made a split second move to protect the kids.

"I turned hard left as fast as I could to avoid as much impact on the children as possible," she said, adding the collision still spun them out.

Aubrey Plaza is starting a family ... because she has a little bundle of joy on the way.

The actress is pregnant with her first child ... according to a report Tuesday from PEOPLE.

Aubrey's is expecting with her partner, Chris Abbott, and the baby is due later this year ... in the fall.

David Geffen and his estranged husband, David Armstrong, are apparently looking to close the book on their nasty divorce.

According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the billionaire says he's reached a divorce settlement with his ex.

The terms of the settlement are not clear ... there's nothing in the documents giving any details.

We've told you all about it ... money has been a contentious point in this divorce, with Geffen saying he's paid Armstrong -- AKA Donovan Michaels -- plenty to keep him happy ... and is even footing the bill for his NYC penthouse. But the much younger model has argued the opposite and has told the courts Geffen is hiding his wealth so he can pay minimal spousal support.

Paris Jackson slammed the two executors in charge of her late father Michael Jackson’s estate ... claiming they are bullying her for asking questions about money spent, TMZ has learned.

Paris' claims come after the executors said Paris was “more interested in playing to the media than” working out any issues. According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Paris and her legal team say the executors, John Branca and John McClain, are filing court documents that “mock and belittle” Michael’s only daughter. For their part, Branca and McClain claim Paris and her legal team are spreading incorrect information about the case to the press.

The executors claim that while Paris may claim she doesn't want the case in the press, her media team tried to spin the court's "rather routine actions" at a recent hearing "as some sort of blockbuster ruling by the court in favor of Paris."

As TMZ previously reported, Paris and the executors have been going back and forth about payments made to third-party law firms who worked for the estate ... with Paris questioning the process for handing out huge bonuses and fees.

Branca and McClain have been arguing that their work turned the estate from insolvent to worth billions. They also argue Paris has benefited greatly from their hard work.

Sophia Hutchins' inner circle isn't shocked by Caitlyn Jenner claiming her late friend and former manager owed her nearly half a million dollars ... 'cause we're told Sophia had beef with her own family over finances.

Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Sophia had issues with her relatives over her spending habits long before she became indebted to Caitlyn.

We’re told Sophia was raised by her paternal grandmother, Regina, who was very generous ... footing the bill for Sophia’s private schooling and sending her money for college expenses when she attended Pepperdine University in Malibu.

Our sources say Grandma Regina also paid for Sophia’s flights for travel and debate trips ... and took care of Sophia's "hefty" credit card bills.

Here's the first look at Offset since being shot outside a Florida casino ... he's in a wheelchair having a smoke outside a hospital ... and he's wearing his hospital gown.

Check out these photos of Offset being wheeled outside for a smoke break ... he's got non-slip hospital socks, hospital wristbands, a bandage on his arm, and some wires coming off his fingertip.

There's an ICU tag attached to his chair on wheels ... but we've been told by Offset's camp that he's "stable and being closely monitored."

TMZ broke the story ... the former Migos rapper was shot Monday near the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL.

Law enforcement told us the shooting happened in the valet area and that Offset suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Lil Tjay allegedly started a fight that led to his associate shooting Offset ... this according to police.

According to the probable cause affidavit ... cops claim at around 7:22 PM ET Monday, Lil Tjay "directed members of his party to start a fight with another group of males" at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida.

Police say during the altercation one of Lil Tjay's associates pulled a gun and fired ... injuring Offset.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are going back and forth in court about when the trial will begin in their bitter legal battle ... with Brad claiming he doesn't want to delay too long, saying he would LOVE to start using his mega-mansion in France once again -- TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, the exes can’t agree on the start date for their trial in the fight over the French winery Chateau Miraval, which they purchased together while married.

Brad sued Angelina, claiming she sold her stake in the winery without his permission ... while Angelina said she didn’t need him to sign off on the deal after her negotiations with him broke down.

11:14 AM PT -- In her TRO filing, Taylor Frankie Paul is finally going deep into the gritty details about her side of the domestic violence drama between her and her ex Dakota Mortensen. She says Dakota displayed signs of crazy jealousy -- stalking her, assaulting her, and becoming "increasingly possessive" ahead of her debut on "The Bachelorette." According to TFP, Dakota got her initials tattooed on the inside of his lip -- something she says she found out about leading up to their February altercation.

And while Dakota is accusing TFP of assaulting him in that incident, she says he actually assaulted her in that confrontation in February. Taylor accuses Dakota of slamming her head against the dashboard of his car while in Taylor's driveway.

Even wilder ... Taylor says he asked her for sex right after. According to Taylor, after she denied his advances, Dakota called the police on her.

Taylor Frankie Paul is going on the offensive ... the reality star has just filed a temporary restraining order against her ex Dakota Mortensen, TMZ has learned.

The filing, obtained by TMZ, comes before the estranged couple's court hearing today concerning a protective order that was granted to Dakota against Taylor.

Alabama Barker went full look-at-me mode while stepping in a seriously cheeky outfit that left little to the imagination while she was out and about yesterday.

The 20-year-old rocked a skintight look with a sheer panel across the back while out in Calabasas Monday, putting her backside fully on display, while a bold halterneck cutout up front showed off major cleavage.

Safe to say this wasn’t your casual jeans-and-a-top moment ... the fit was tight, revealing, and probably not the most comfortable, but clearly that wasn’t the point.

Taylor Frankie Paul submitted an avalanche of evidence to fight Dakota Mortensen's plea for a restraining order against her, TMZ has learned.

According to court docs, obtained by TMZ, Taylor and her legal team filed a bunch of photos purportedly showing injuries after an alleged May 2025 assault ... and bruises on her forehead and knee from an alleged assault on February 23, 2026. 

Other evidence includes "possessive texts" from Dakota and a screenshot of Dakota's request for sex after the February 23, 2026, incident ... the texts predate the incident. The photos of the bruising and the screenshot of the request for sex came after.

As TMZ first reported, Taylor and Dakota are facing off in court later today. Earlier this morning, the Mormon Wives star filed her own request for a protective order against Dakota.