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Tate Paul -- Taylor Frankie Paul's ex-husband and father of 2 of her kids -- talked to cops over the phone following Taylor's infamous on-camera fight with her other ex Dakota Mortensen in 2023 ... Tate had a lot to say, and now we have audio from the conversations.

TMZ obtained audio from the calls, and you hear Tate going over the police report details and the charges against Taylor in one of the conversations.

One of Tate and Taylor's kids got hit in the head by a barstool Taylor tossed at Dakota during the fight ... and you can tell from the call Tate is super concerned about his kid, and his ex-wife.

Another batch of domestic violence allegations against Taylor Frankie Paul has made it to a district attorney's desk ... and they're weighing their options.

Draper Police Chief Rich Ferguson tells TMZ ... the City Prosecutor has submitted the case to the Salt Lake County District Attorney for evaluation ... this is regarding the alleged February incident in which TFP is accused of choking Dakota Mortensen and ripping a necklace off his neck.

According to Ferguson, the D.A. will determine if any charges will be filed ... but even if the D.A. doesn't file charges, the City Prosecutor could still decide to bring forth more legal action in the case.

Taylor Frankie Paul's newest allegation of domestic violence may have constituted a violation of her probation ... and if that's the case, the jurisdiction's district attorney tells us, they'll be all over it.

Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill tells TMZ, “We are aware of the West Jordan allegations, and since Ms. Paul is on plea in abeyance status, we would always be interested in any subsequent allegations of criminal conduct during her probationary period. If there is conduct out of West Jordan that rises to the level of a violation that would fall within our domain to file charges, then we would screen it when and if it is presented to us.”

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" production has been shut down for weeks ... and we hear it's unclear whether another episode will ever be filmed.

Here's the deal ... 'SLOMW' slammed the brakes due to an alleged February domestic incident involving Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex, Dakota Mortensen. Utah authorities are currently investigating the matter.

An insider with direct knowledge tells TMZ ... the future of 'SLOMW' is very much up in the air ... not only are police doing their thing, but a third-party investigator hired by series production company JJP is looking into unspecified leveled accusations among the cast.

Taylor Frankie Paul's 'Bachelorette' season's been pulled, but her paycheck hasn't -- the reality star is getting her full salary ... TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... TFP's contract is for services rendered ... and clearly, she fulfilled those obligations by filming the entire season. She even did most of the promotional tour for the series, until it was upended when ABC yanked it off the schedule in the wake of TMZ posting video of her 2023 domestic violence case.

The 2023 arrest was widely known by ABC, and Taylor did not hide any of her past legal troubles from them.

It's not clear exactly how much Taylor made for the season ... but she reportedly earned in the low-to-mid six figures. Warner Bros. Discovery is on the hook for that check since it produces the series.

Taylor Frankie Paul's reality TV career is hitting a low patch, but her mom is telling her it's all going to work out in the end.

Taylor's mom, Liann May, tagged her daughter in an Instagram Story on Tuesday and said she got a good omen when reading some scriptures from the Bible.

Liann says she was reading outside when a ladybug landed on the palm of her hand ... she snapped a photo and posted it online, tagging Taylor.

Newly released police body cam footage obtained by TMZ from Taylor Frankie Paul’s 2023 arrest reveals even more chaos from that night -- including Dakota Mortensen pleading with cops to take him to jail instead.

The video begins as officers arrive at Taylor’s Utah home, where she and Dakota are already heard screaming at each other before police reach the front door ... seemingly picking up where the cellphone footage we obtained of the incident left off.

Once inside, cops quickly separate the two as Taylor appears visibly intoxicated ... stumbling through the house. At one point, she tries to pour herself water but she basically collapses over the sink and sobs uncontrollably while Dakota speaks with an officer nearby.

Taylor Frankie Paul is refusing to stay off social media following the cancellation of her 'Bachelorette' season ... and this time, she is speaking directly about the video of her 2023 fight with ex Dakota Mortensen, that led to her arrest.

Check it out -- TFP commented on a fan video about the messy ordeal, saying the footage is affecting her young daughter all over again. She wrote ... "Worst part is my daughter having to relive and see it all over again years later after extensive work with her and apologies to her about that night -- and my baby boy birthday was taken from him."

As you know, Taylor's daughter was crying in the shocking video released last week, and at one point, Dakota accuses Taylor of hitting her in the head with a metal stool after she chucked several at him. The video was published on their son Ever's birthday.

Dakota Mortensen had a lot to say about his 2023 fight with Taylor Frankie Paul in a phone call with cops ... recalling the moment she threw a barstool that allegedly hit her child and answering questions about her urinating on herself.

TMZ obtained police body camera footage from the investigation into the February 2023 fight that landed Taylor in some legal hot water ... and you hear Dakota telling cops that she threw a metal barstool at him that he says ricocheted and hit her kid, who was sitting on the couch in Taylor's living room as the fight played out only feet away.

Dakota says he deflected the object Taylor hurled at him, and it struck her child, who then started crying.

"The Bachelorette" isn't airing, but we're still uncovering Taylor Frankie Paul's most dramatic moments while she filmed ... including one of her suitors grilling her about her domestic violence arrest.

An insider with direct knowledge tells TMZ ... Taylor's 2023 assault case was brought up by a contestant named Casey Hux during a one-on-one date, and she got very emotional about the topic.

Another source tells us ... TFP had a full-fledged meltdown when the arrest was brought up -- and she stormed off the set.

We're told Casey raised the sensitive issue because he wanted to know what, if anything, Taylor learned from the experience and how she'd grown from it.

“The Bachelorette” contestants were counting down to the airing of their season with Taylor Frankie Paul ... but after the show was abruptly shut down, the guys are now revealing how they actually spent their Sunday night, instead of watching their network debut.

Several contestants from the now-canceled season took to social media Sunday night to post comical videos of their TV screens showing nothing but a blank display ... a depressing jab at the show’s sudden shutdown.

One former suitor -- Mike Turitto -- posted a video captioned "today was supposed to be THE day btw" along with various angles of the fella viewing an empty screen ... alluding to the show's absence on everyone's TV screens Sunday night.

Taylor Frankie Paul "can't wait to sleep with you" ... at least according to a sweatshirt she was snapped wearing over the weekend.

Check out the pic -- TFP was out and about in Utah Saturday ... rocking an oversized sweatshirt with the provocative message. The statement is interesting considering her season of "The Bachelorette" was just abruptly canceled amid serious abuse allegations.

Looks like the cheeky statement piece by Nodpod is super popular as well -- the thing's sold out in every color!

Call her the Wolf of Wall Street, because Taylor Frankie Paul is not f**king leaving! Some people online have suggested the embattled reality star stay off socials during her abuse scandal ... but the way Taylor sees it -- this is her job, and she's always on the clock.

Despite her legal woes stemming from domestic violence accusations being brought against her -- including video proof -- and ABC canning her "The Bachelorette" season, TFP has remained active online, reposting videos that support her and even using her platform to uplift fellow reality show villain Nick Viall.

Just take a look at her online activity -- in response to one TikTok user announcing a "Taylor Frankie Paul Get Off Your Phone Challenge," TFP commented, "Want me to stare at the wall instead?"

Former "The Bachelorette" contestant and country singer James McCoy Taylor has been arrested in connection to a 2024 case in which he was charged with assault causing bodily injury and unlawful restraint, TMZ has learned.

Online court records show Taylor was arrested Friday on a warrant from Texas for the charges. He was released the same day on a $10,000 surety bond.

TMZ has reached out to Taylor for comment and police for additional information ... so far, no word back.

The one-time reality star was originally arrested and charged for an incident involving a 19-year-old college student -- police say he groped and forcibly kissed the woman, and threw her to the ground as she tried to leave an apartment.

Taylor Frankie Paul's ill-fated season of "The Bachelorette" has pissed off some of the suitors to the point they're now considering a lawsuit.

Sources with knowledge tell us ... 5 contestants who were competing for a rose from Taylor are mulling over legal action against ABC and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Harvey and Mark Geragos get into it on the latest episode of "2 Angry Men." Fact is, some of these men put their lives on hold, quitting their jobs or foregoing financial opportunities in exchange for the promise of pop culture visibility.

We're told the 5 contestants also feel like Warner Bros. Discovery -- which produced the show -- created an unsafe working environment by allowing Frankie Taylor Paul -- who has clearly shown flashes of violence in the past -- to interact with them in intimate settings.

Devin Strader is clapping back at his foe Sam McKinney ... after Sam took a dig at him while cracking up at the news of Taylor Frankie Paul's 'Bachelorette' season getting canned.

ICYMI, Sam hopped on Instagram Thursday and said he feels no sorrow for ABC amid the historic fallout ... adding it's their fault for the drama because they cast "the female version of Devin" as their lead.

Devin was often questioned by the suitors on Jenn Tran's season of "The Bachelorette" ... as they saw him as disingenuous. He ended up winning Jenn's heart ... but then dumped her after they got engaged, because he had doubts about their relationship.

Devin didn't hold back when speaking to TMZ about the ordeal, saying Sam M. -- there were two Sams that season -- used his name to gain relevancy. He added ... "I guess my name pays more than his Home Depot spinoff or whatever it is they’re shooting down there. I’m hiring a new accountant soon, seems he needs a new career!"