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[–] velma@sh.itjust.works 32 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

When I saw the article subtitle, I got a little confused because I could have sworn he was arrested for other charges as well. It's conveniently buried in the article that he's also been arrested for child endangerment, sexual exploitation of a child, and contributing to the delinquency of a child:

Boebert, however, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges of child abuse and neglect, resulting in convictions that violated the terms of his probation. The 22nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Weld County pursued the charges after Boebert’s young son was found wandering unattended on two occasions.

Last week, a judge sentenced Boebert to 20 days in jail with work release, stipulating that the sentence could run concurrently with his sentence in Garfield County.

Defense attorney Joseph Gavaldon told the court his client’s toddler had been in a “Lewis and Clark” phase when he escaped the family home. Gavaldon also detailed the steps Boebert has taken to ensure his son is properly supervised at all times.

“Since the last two incidents, he has made every effort to make sure this doesn’t happen again,” Gavaldon said.

On behalf of her son, Lauren Boebert urged the court to impose a sentence that would allow her son to continue working and providing for his child. The Republican congresswoman currently represents Colorado’s Fourth Congressional District but previously resided in Rifle, where she represented the Third Congressional District.

In addressing the Garfield County court on Thursday, Tyler Boebert apologized for his actions and said he accepted responsibility for the consequences.

“Rebuilding trust takes time and consistent action,” Boebert said. “My goal moving forward is to become a more dependable father.”

Deputy District Attorney Sarah Nordgaard urged the court to impose a jail sentence.

In addition to jail time, Myer ordered Boebert to complete a life skills class and two years of supervised probation.

This does not conclude Tyler Boebert’s entanglement with the law. In August, prosecutors also charged Boebert with three counts of sexual exploitation of a child and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor after he was accused of posting sexually explicit pictures of a then-17-year-old in 2024 during a time that overlaps with the identity theft conviction.

[–] Dnb@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 2 days ago

What garbage sentencing