GARFIELD COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — Tyler Boebert, Representative Lauren Boebert's son, is facing sexual exploitation of children charges, according to court records.
The case against 21-year-old Tyler Boebert was filed on Thursday. According to arrest papers, a video shared on social media showed him having sex with a 17-year-old girl.
Tyler Boebert is facing three charges of sexual exploitation of a child and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor in connection to the alleged incident, which happened on New Year's Day in 2024.
According to court records, Tyler Boebert was released on a $10,000 bond on Sunday. He is scheduled to appear in Garfield County court on Wednesday, August 19.
Rep. Boebert released the following statement regarding her son's arrest:
I love my son. We take these allegations very seriously and pray for everyone affected during this challenging time.
In February of 2024, Tyler Boebert was arrested in connection to a string of vehicle break-ins and credit card thefts in Rifle.
Rep. Boebert is a Republican who was first elected to the U.S. House in 2021. She served two terms in Colorado's Congressional District 3, which covers Pueblo and the Western Slope.
She is the current representative for District 4, which covers most of eastern Colorado, including parts of eastern El Paso County.
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