Lauren Boebert’s son faces sexual exploitation of a child charges
Colorado Politics • • nation
Key Points:
- Tyler Jay Boebert, son of U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert, was arrested in Garfield County, Colorado, on charges including sexual exploitation of a child and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, related to a video depicting intercourse with a 17-year-old girl.
- The investigation began after explicit videos were posted on an anonymous Instagram account, with authorities alleging Tyler Boebert filmed and shared the video and possibly created the account; six others are also facing charges.
- Tyler Boebert was released on a $10,000 bond following his arrest, and the investigation remains ongoing; he is scheduled to appear in court on August 19.
- This is not Tyler Boebert’s first legal issue, as he was previously charged with theft and cited twice for misdemeanor child abuse.
- Representative Lauren Boebert, currently running for reelection, stated she takes the allegations seriously and expressed love for her son while praying for those affected.
