Lauren Boebert’s son tells judge he can’t afford a lawyer in thefts case

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The son of Colorado Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert told a judge that he was struggling to find a lawyer he could afford, to defend him in his trial over alleged car break-ins and property theft. Westword reported that 9th Judicial District Judge John F Neiley told Mr Boebert that he liked the young man’s suit, saying: "I appreciate it when people dress for court”. open image in gallery Tyler Boebert was arrested in February over alleged robbery and property theft incidents in Rifle, Colorado "We are working to hire an attorney, but it’s just been kind of hard with the prices," the defendant told the judge. open image in gallery Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert pictured in February 2024 The right-wing representative spoke of her joy at her son’s partner “choosing life”, as a long-time anti-abortionist.