Jayson Boebert, the ex-husband of Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) is blaming “mismanaged COVID SHUT DOWN” after their son Tyler, 18, was arrested this week for allegedly breaking into cars and using stolen credit cards.
Tyler was hit with 22 charges including four counts of criminal possession of a financial device, four counts of criminal possession of ID documents, a count of conspiracy to commit a felony, first-degree criminal trespass of an automobile with intent to commit a crime, three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and three counts of theft of under $300.
In a statement to Westworld, Jayson, who has had his own run-ins with the law, blamed the lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, the media and other external factors for his son’s alleged criminal behavior.
“Being a father in today’s challenging world can be a heavy task,” Jayson said in the statement. “With the constant bombardment of information and influences from all angles, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about the best way to guide your children. The challenges we have experienced, especially in the last few years, with schools being shut down, social shut downs, and the depression that was set in from a mismanaged COVID SHUT DOWN. Despite our best efforts, we will fall short sometimes.”
Jayson, who was charged for assaulting Tyler in January and has a long rap sheet dating back to 2004 when he was arrested after allegedly exposing his penis to two women at a bowling alley, argued that it is “incredibly demanding” on parents “balancing work, family, and personal life while striving to be a good role model for your kids,” and being in the spotlight has made it worse.
“The spotlight of today’s media can magnify and distort even the smallest aspects of your life,” he said. “It’s disheartening to see your actions or words misrepresented and sensationalized, painting a false picture for the public. These distortions do not only create tension within your family, but also affect your reputation and relationships outside of the home.”
He continued: “As a father navigating this complex landscape, it is crucial to stay true to your values, communicate openly with your loved ones, and remember that perfection is unattainable. Striving for honest and genuine connections with your children and keeping them on the right path, despite the challenges and external pressures, is what truly matters in the end.”
