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West Virginia state lawmaker arrested on sex abuse charges with minor: Feds
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Key Points:
- West Virginia Republican Delegate David Elliott Pritt, 36, was arrested and charged with coercion, enticement of a minor, and third-degree sexual assault after allegedly engaging in sexual activities with a 15-year-old student he taught.
- Investigators found that Pritt initially contacted the victim via Roblox and Snapchat when she was in eighth grade, escalating to sending explicit content and arranging sexual encounters at the high school where he later taught.
- The alleged sexual activity reportedly occurred between the fall of 2025 and January, with continued communication on Snapchat until July; Pritt allegedly warned the victim not to disclose their interactions.
- Following the arrest, West Virginia House Speaker Roger Hanshaw called for Pritt's resignation, removed him from all legislative roles, and emphasized the seriousness of the allegations.
- Fayette County Schools is cooperating with the investigation, while Snapchat stated its commitment to combating child sexual exploitation and working with law enforcement.
