An investigation is being conducted into an apparent altercation between U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert and her ex-husband Jayson Boebert at a restaurant, police in Silt, Colorado confirmed. It’s unclear what happened on Saturday, but Boebert’s campaign released a statement Sunday in which she said she “didn’t punch Jayson in the face and no one was arrested. I will be consulting with my lawyer about the false claims he made against me and evaluate all of my legal options.”
Quick Read
- U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert and her ex-husband Jayson Boebert were involved in an altercation at a restaurant in Silt, Colorado.
- The specifics of the incident remain unclear. Lauren Boebert’s campaign released a statement denying any physical assault and mentioning no arrests were made.
- Police Chief Mike Kite confirmed the ongoing investigation but withheld detailed information, including who initiated the police call.
- Law enforcement is seeking to interview witnesses and obtain potential video footage from the Miner’s Claim restaurant.
- Jayson Boebert, who did not respond to a press inquiry, reportedly told The Denver Post that he did not wish to press charges.
- Lauren Boebert, a Republican, has announced her intention to run for a congressional seat in eastern Colorado, moving from her current western district.
- Boebert, known for her alignment with the far right of the GOP, has been a controversial figure in politics, including being ejected from a “Beetlejuice” musical performance for causing a disturbance.
The Associated Press has the story:
Colorado officers investigate an altercation between Rep. Boebert and ex-husband
Newslooks- SILT, Colorado (AP) —
An investigation is being conducted into an apparent altercation between U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert and her ex-husband Jayson Boebert at a restaurant, police in Silt, Colorado confirmed.
It’s unclear what happened on Saturday, but Boebert’s campaign released a statement Sunday in which she said she “didn’t punch Jayson in the face and no one was arrested. I will be consulting with my lawyer about the false claims he made against me and evaluate all of my legal options.”
Police Chief Mike Kite confirmed the investigation, but declined to release details, including who called police.
Officers planned to talk with witnesses and ask the restaurant owners for any video that might have captured what happened, Kite said. The Miner’s Claim restaurant is closed on Sundays and no one answered the phone there.
Jayson Boebert did not respond to a Facebook message from The Associated Press seeking comment, but told The Denver Post that he called police on Sunday morning to say he didn’t want to press charges.
“I don’t want nothing to happen,” Jayson Boebert said. “Her and I were working through a difficult conversation.”
Kite declined to say whether Jayson Boebert made that call.
“This is a sad situation for all and another reason I’m moving,” Lauren Boebert’s statement said.
Boebert, a Republican who has served two terms in the U.S. House representing the western side of the state, announced on Dec. 27 that she was switching congressional districts this year to run for a seat representing the eastern side of Colorado. The seat is open with the retirement of Republican U.S. Rep. Ken Buck.
In her current district, Boebert probably would have faced a Democratic challenger who nearly defeated her in the 2022 general election and who has far outraised her.
In September, Boebert and a guest were kicked out of a musical performance of “Beetlejuice” in Denver after guests complained they were vaping, singing, using phones and causing a disturbance. She later apologized.
In her relatively short time in Washington, Boebert built a national profile and has aligned with the extreme right wing of the GOP. Her assertive style has grabbed headlines, most famously when she heckled President Joe Biden during his 2022 State of the Union address.
