Tyler Boebert, the 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 attorney, but it’s just been kind of hard with the prices,” Boebert reportedly said. “Worst-case scenario, if we can’t get something figured out with the lawyer then we’re going to apply for a public defender or whatever works best for me.”
Boebert has been charged with 14 crimes including felony identity theft and could face years behind bars if convicted.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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