Mortensen, 33, revealed he stepped away from the spotlight to find clarity and concentrate on fatherhood. He expressed regret for not leaving a difficult cycle sooner, accepted responsibility for his part, and apologized to those he’s hurt. He also disputed how the situation was portrayed in public and said he’s focused on growth, healing and creating a stable home for Ever. Mortensen included a link to the National Domestic Violence Hotline in his post.
The Salt Lake County DA announced attorneys reviewed the cases and opted not to pursue charges. Officials said some alleged incidents occurred beyond the statute of limitations, while others either didn’t meet criminal thresholds or lacked sufficient evidence.