Lauren Boebert's Son Tells Court He Can't Afford Lawyer
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Tyler Boebert, son of Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert, told a court on Thursday that he cannot afford a lawyer as he faces more than a dozen criminal charges.Boebert, 19, was reportedly praised by Judge John F. Neiley for his "attire" while appearing at Colorado's Garfield County court on Thursday, according to Westword. The congresswoman's son then revealed that he had been not been able to hire a lawyer due to "the prices" and requested a public defender."We are working to hire an...

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