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State legislator arrested on sex abuse charges with minor: Feds

State legislator arrested on sex abuse charges with minor: Feds

Summary

A West Virginia state lawmaker, Delegate David Elliott Pritt, was arrested and charged with sexual abuse of a minor. He allegedly used social media to contact and engage in sexual acts with a teenage student he taught.

Key Facts

  • Delegate David Elliott Pritt, 36, was arrested on sex abuse charges involving a minor.
  • He is accused of using Roblox and Snapchat to communicate with a 15-year-old student.
  • The victim’s family reported the abuse to law enforcement on July 9.
  • Pritt allegedly sent explicit photos and videos and asked the minor to do the same.
  • Sexual activity reportedly happened in his classroom multiple times between 2025 and early 2026.
  • Pritt was the assistant majority leader in the West Virginia House of Delegates and also worked as a teacher.
  • He was removed from all official legislative roles and is being held in jail.
  • The West Virginia House Speaker called on Pritt to resign following the charges.
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