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Rep. Lauren Boebert Rejects Ethics Complaint Alleging Sexual Relationships with Staffers
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Allegations and Denial
An ethics complaint filed against Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) alleges that she engaged in sexual relationships with three of her staff members: former district director Clarice Navarro Ratzlaff, former chief of staff Jeffrey Small, and current chief of staff Raven Finegan. The filing describes the alleged affairs as involving two women and one man. Boebert has publicly denied the accusations, characterizing the complaint as a politically motivated smear and asserting that the allegations are false.
Origin of the Ethics Complaint
The complaint was submitted by political operative David Wheeler, who leads the advocacy group American Muckrakers. Wheeler has a documented history of making contentious accusations against Boebert. The filing presents sworn statements that claim the sexual relationships occurred, but no corroborating evidence has been disclosed in the public record.
Prior Legal Action Against the Accuser
In 2022, Boebert obtained a temporary civil protection order against Wheeler, citing concerns over his conduct. The order was part of a broader effort by Boebert to limit Wheeler’s ability to pursue allegations she deemed harassing.
Staffers’ Rebuttals
All three staff members named in the complaint have publicly denied any romantic involvement with Boebert. Their statements assert that the claims are unfounded and stress their professional relationships with the congresswoman.
Current Status
The ethics complaint remains under review by the House Ethics Committee. No formal findings have been released, and the matter has not progressed to any disciplinary action. Boebert continues to assert her innocence while urging media outlets to treat the filing as a baseless political attack.