Lauren Boebert's Son's Arrest Part of Sting Involving Extortion and Videos of Underage Girls, According to Affidavit

Tyler Boebert, the 21-year-old son of Colorado Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert, was arrested in Garfield County, Colo., on five felony counts related to an explicit video involving a 17-year-old girl.

According to a 49-page law enforcement affidavit obtained by People, the case links to an illicit video filmed on February 1, 2024.

Tyler was charged with three counts of sexual exploitation of a child and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

An explicit 43-second video filmed on February 1, 2024, when Tyler was 18 and his former girlfriend was 17 (weeks before turning 18).

The investigation began after a school tip-off and a report that the video was posted anonymously on Instagram. The affidavit states Tyler initially shared it with another person "to make her jealous.”

The affidavit reveals that the wider investigation uncovered other distinct individuals posting Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) on social media, including an unrelated party who allegedly extorted an underage couple for more explicit material.

“The affidavit also alleges that the reporting party failed to communicate to local police that she had sent the video to other individuals,” according to People. “She was also informed that if she did wish to file a formal report, Tyler ‘would also get in trouble,’ something she allegedly told police she did not want when she first arrived that day, per the affidavit.”

Tyler was released on a $10,000 bond following his arrest on August 9 and has yet to enter a plea. The names of the others involved have been redacted.

Tyler is the oldest of Lauren’s four children. He was already awaiting a September sentencing in connection with a 2024 property theft and vehicle break-in case. He also faces separate misdemeanor charges for child abuse without injury.

“I love my son,” she said in a statement. “We take these allegations very seriously and pray for everyone affected during this challenging time.”

Tyler appeared before 9th Judicial District Court Judge Elise Myer on Wednesday, August 19, without an attorney, and the judge formally advised him of his constitutional rights and the charges.

The judge issued a mandatory protection order, requiring him to stay away from, and have no contact with, two protected parties.

This latest appearance is separate from his prior legal issues, which include a scheduled September 4 sentencing for a child abuse negligence case in Weld County and a September 10 sentencing for a 2024 vehicle break-in case.