By The Lobby | The Lobby
Neighbors of Republican candidate Russ Andrews, who is running for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, filed for a protection order against him in 2021, according to court documents.
The initial motion for a civil protection order stated that the complainants had endured ongoing noise issues from Andrews, including frequent cursing, yelling, and screaming. The neighbors had previously reported these incidents to their homeowners association.
Tensions between Andrews and his neighbors reached a breaking point on October 7, 2021, when a verbal altercation prompted the neighbors to contact authorities. Court documents reveal that the protection order was sought after Andrews allegedly made threatening remarks towards his neighbors, causing them to fear for their safety, especially in the presence of their 7-year-old daughter.
Eric Harpootian, Andrews’ campaign manager, believes that the dispute originated in the summer of 2020 when Andrews displayed a sign supporting former President Donald Trump’s presidential campaign on his lawn. Harpootian suggested to online publication Newsline that the response from the neighbors may have been politically motivated.