Lauren Boebert says she fears ex-husband Jayson will take 'his anger out on the sons' as she pleads in court to keep restraining order in place

Lauren Boebert appeared in a Colorado court to plead with a judge to keep her restraining order against ex-husband Jayson in place - saying she fears for their children. 

The Republican congresswoman was asked by a judge if she wanted to continue with the restraining order against Jayson, who was absent from the hearing, or drop the matter on Monday. Jayson has yet to be served with the order, and was not in court for the hearing, leading to a need to continue the proceedings. 

Boebert said she knows her four children miss their father, but said 'I am afraid his anger for me will be taken out on [their sons].' 

The judge allowed the congresswoman to continue with the restraining order, which includes protections for their children, and the judge said the court could serve Jayson at his court appearance scheduled for next week. 

The Rep. was granted a temporary restraining order against Jayson last month after she accused him of threatening to harm her and entering her home.

Lauren Boebert appeared in a Colorado court Monday asking to keep her restraining order against ex-husband Jayson

Boebert said she knows her four children miss their father, but said 'I am afraid his anger for me will be taken out on [their sons]'

Boebert was granted a temporary restraining order against Jayson last month after she accused him of threatening to harm her and entering her home

Lauren, 37, and Jayson, 43, married in 2005 and split in 2023, but the couple have still made the headlines during what appears to be a rocky separation.

In January, the 43-year-old was arrested and charged just days after the couple were involved in a domestic violence incident at a Colorado restaurant. He allegedly assaulted the couple's eldest son, Tyler, during an altercation over laundry at their home in Silt, Colorado, an arrest warrant revealed.

Jayson was charged with misdemeanor assault, disorderly conduct, obstructing a police officer and aiming a firearm. He was relesaed on $2,500 bond, according to court records.

In her request for the restraining order, Boebert mentioned a January 6 argument in a restaurant where he claimed she had hit him - a claim he later recanted and that police eventually said was unfounded.

Jayson was uncooperative when police responded to the restaurant, which led to charges of disorderly conduct, third-degree criminal trespass and obstructing a peace officer, according to court documents.

Jayson said he's just learning of the restraining order and told The Associated Press that he was the 'victim' in the incident.

'I would never harm Lauren I just want to move on and be in peace,' the told the outlet in a text message,

He also accused his ex-wife of using the restraining order to 'justify' her move to a new congressional district.

In January, the 43-year-old was arrested and charged just days after the couple were involved in a domestic violence incident at a Colorado restaurant

This booking photo provided by the Garfield County, Colo., Sheriff's Office shows Jayson Boebert

The congresswoman announced earlier this year that she plans to run for outgoing Rep. Ken Buck's seat in 2024.

Boebert also cited a fight between her ex-husband and their 18-year-old son Tyler on January 9.

As their son called authorities, Jayson allegedly grabbed a rifle and left, according to court documents.

He was charged with harassment, prohibited use of a weapon and third-degree assault, court documents show.

Lauren Boebert was not present during that altercation.

Tyler was arrested on nearly two dozen different charges in connection to a spate of vehicle break-ins and property theft in the republican's Colorado district last week.

The 18-year-old is facing charges including four counts of criminal possession of a financial device, three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and three counts of theft of under $300.

The other charges range from four felony counts of criminal possession of an ID, a felony count of conspiracy to commit a felony and more than 15 different misdemeanor and petty charges. One of the alleged victims was said to be as young as three years old.

Lauren and Jayson married in 2005 and share four sons together. They filed for divorce in May 2023

Their 18-year-old son Tyler was arrested on nearly two dozen different charges in connection to a spate of vehicle break-ins and property theft

Speaking exclusively to DailyMail.com, Jayson gave a raw and heartfelt response to the news of his son's arrest.

He acknowledged that, at times, he may have failed as a father but said that he is committed to always improving. He expressed his 'unwavering' belief in all his children – and he shared his faith in Tyler's future.

He said: 'I know my son is a good-hearted child and still has his whole life ahead of him.'

Rep. Boebert, in a statement to DailyMail.com, said that her son should face consequences but she ultimately loves and supports him.

'I love my son Tyler, who has been through some very difficult, public challenges for a young man and the subject of attention that he didn't ask for,' she said.