David B. Wheeler
Role at the time: Complainant; president of American Muckrakers
Condemned
Response to this claim
Rep. Lauren Boebert engaged in sexual relationships with three House employees she supervised.
“Complainant respectfully requests that the Committee accept this Complaint, establish an Investigative Subcommittee pursuant to Committee Rule 19, investigate the allegations herein, refer any evidence of criminal conduct to the Department of Justice and the Federal Election Commission as appropriate, and impose such sanctions as the Committee deems warranted.”
Read the original text (opens in a new tab)David Wheeler’s redacted September 17, 2026 House ethics complaint and exhibitsPDF pp. 1–6 (complaint), pp. 7–34 (exhibits)
Complainant-authored document published by the Colorado Times Recorder; documents the allegations and the complainant’s declaration, not committee acceptance or proof of the alleged conduct.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Why we used this label
The case reference point is the misconduct Wheeler alleges by Boebert. Wheeler characterizes it as violations warranting investigation and possible sanctions.