Lauren Boebert's son arrested in child sex abuse sting
The gist
Rep. Lauren Boebert's son Tyler was arrested over the weekend on five felony charges.
The case puts a congresswoman's family and public accountability under fresh scrutiny.
How it unfolded
- 2022Lauren Boebert filed a restraining order against Wheeler related to physical use of force, harassment and cyberstalking; it was eventually dismissed without prejudice.
- late September 2023An incident involving Nicolas Boebert reportedly occurred near Boebert's residence in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
- Sep 22, 2026Wheeler followed, photographed and later posted photos of Boebert without her knowledge, according to the complaint.