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Boebert granted temporary restraining order accuser in ethics complaint

Boebert denied the allegations in an ethics complaint and obtained a temporary restraining order against her accuser.

Boebert granted temporary restraining order accuser in ethics complaint
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This article1 analysis · Oct 5, 2026
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Rep. Lauren Boebert was granted a temporary restraining order against David Wheeler, who filed an ethics complaint accusing her of relationships with staffers. Boebert denied the allegations; Wheeler told FOX31 he planned to file a defamation lawsuit against her.

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Representative who obtained a temporary restraining order against the ethics-complaint accuser

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ALSO MENTIONED  David Wheeler, President and founder of the American Muck-rakers PAC, who filed the ethics complaint and said he planned to sue Boebert

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Weld County Judge Grants Lauren Boebert Temporary Protection Order

A Weld County judge granted Lauren Boebert a temporary protection order against David Wheeler, who filed an ethics complaint accusing her of misconduct involving staff. Left-leaning outlets cast the order as a performative response that could prolong the controversy. Center outlets emphasize the order and competing, attributed accounts of the allegations.

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