Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert, known for her outspoken conservative views and love for President Trump, faced a major setback in court this week. A federal judge has temporarily refused to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed against Boebert by the self-described political watchdog group -- RadarOnline.com.

In a dramatic ruling, Judge Kathryn A. Starnella denied Boebert's attempt to avoid discovery, meaning the group can now demand potentially embarrassing documents, emails, and text messages from the embattled politician. The group, American Muckrakers, claims that Boebert badmouthed their founder, David B. Wheeler, on national television.

The lawsuit, filed in June, alleges that Boebert made false statements about Wheeler, including claiming that he had made offensive comments and that his group had falsely accused her of having two abortions, using drugs, and working as an escort.

Boebert had sought to dismiss the case, arguing that she had a right to publicly defend herself against these malicious and outrageous accusations. She also tried to block the intrusive discovery process, which would open the door into her personal life and mysterious past. However, Judge Starnella denied both of her requests.

American Muckrakers PAC co-founder David Wheeler acknowledged recently that the super PAC had been “sloppy” and had published “inaccuracies” on its anti-Boebert website, though he said it remains confident in the “main points of the story.”

Wheeler, a former North Carolina state Senate candidate, said in the interview that the super PAC realizes “we need to be better” in vetting details prior to publishing them, since some sources may have “foggy” memories, and that it would be willing to apologize to Boebert for the “inaccuracies” it has published to date.

According to court documents from the October 5th hearing, the judge denied Boebert's motion to stay discovery and took the motion to dismiss the lawsuit "under advisement." This could be a sign that the judge believes there is enough evidence to move forward with a trial.

David B Wheeler, the founder of American Muckrakers, celebrated the ruling as a victory. In a post on his website, he stated, "The wins of the day were (1) the Judge didn't outright dismiss the case and (2) the Judge is allowing us to amend our complaint despite opposition from Boebert's attorney."

Wheeler has alleged that Boebert used her political power and taxpayer funds to conduct a smear campaign against him and his organization, which resulted in a sharp decline in donations. He has also submitted audio recordings from potential witnesses, claiming that Boebert used drugs and worked as an escort for the website SugarDaddyMeet.com.

Boebert, who is currently running for a third term in Congress against Democrat Adam Frisch, has denied all of Wheeler's allegations. In court documents, she famously declared, "I have never been a drug addict or stripper."

If the case proceeds to trial, Wheeler has promised to grill Boebert in an "action-packed deposition" and "hold her feet to the fire." And with the possibility of subpoenaing top executives at Fox News, who gave Boebert a platform to air her allegations, Wheeler is confident that the truth will come out.

This lawsuit is a major setback for Boebert, who is known for her unapologetic conservative stance and support for President Trump. The trial could potentially damage her reputation and jeopardize her chances of being re-elected in a tough race against Frisch.