An ethics complaint is causing a furor around U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert weeks ahead of the election for Colorado's 4th Congressional District.
The Coloradoan is following the race between Boebert and her Democratic opponent, Eileen Laubacher, who are vying to represent a district that includes Colorado's Eastern Plains and Front Range locales including Loveland, Windsor, Highlands Ranch, Castle Rock and Parker. Libertarian Douglas Mangeris is also running but does not have a campaign website.
Read on to gain more understanding about the complaint, who brought it and what happens next:
The complaint was filed Sept. 17 with the U.S. House Committee on Ethics and alleges that Boebert had romantic and sexual relationships with three staff members under her direct supervision and paid them to keep quiet.
The complaint was first reported by the Colorado Times Recorder.
It alleges at least one of the staff members threatened to file an ethics complaint about the relationship. And it details payments made to these staffers that the complaint claims are not consistent with the official duties performed.
Boebert denies the allegations, along with at least one of the aides named, according to the Colorado Times Recorder.
The complaint was brought by David B. Wheeler from the American Muckrakers, a political action committee that says it investigates and publicizes the conduct of public officials.
Wheeler is a former...
Investigators said the driver had a valid driver’s license and no documented criminal history or outstanding warrants. Wichita Police on Tuesday urged the public to be patient as investigators con...