Rep. Boebert's ex-husband arrested after altercation
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Rep. Lauren Boebert's ex-husband, Jayson Boebert, was arrested on assault and mischief charges following an altercation between the former couple over the weekend.
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The alleged fight took place at a restaurant in Rep. Boebert's Colorado district on Saturday; police are seeking witnesses and video footage.
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Jayson Boebert claimed Rep. Boebert punched him, but said he didn't want to press charges; she denied the allegation.
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The Boeberts divorced last year after a turbulent marriage.
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This incident comes after recent controversy for Rep. Boebert, including announcing she'll run in a different congressional district and being kicked out of a theater for disruptive behavior last year.