Former West Virginia delegate guilty of child sexual exploitation

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 10 Nov, 20:02 · Archive

David Elliott Pritt, a former West Virginia delegate and teacher, has pleaded guilty to attempted production of child pornography.

David Elliott Pritt, a Republican former West Virginia delegate who represented Fayette County, has entered a guilty plea to attempted production of child pornography. He was originally facing three federal charges: attempted production of child pornography, attempted enticement of a minor, and attempted witness tampering. The latter two charges have now been dismissed.

According to the criminal complaint, Pritt allegedly sent explicit photographs to a juvenile victim and communicated with them over social media. The complaint also stated the victim reported being sexually abused by Pritt. Pritt, who was also a teacher in Fayette County, signed the plea agreement earlier this month.

Court documents indicate Pritt faces a maximum sentence of 15 to 30 years in prison and a fine of $250,000. He is also facing supervised release of between five years and life, and must register as a sex offender under the Federal Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act. His sentencing date has not yet been scheduled.

How it is being reported

• Pritt enters guilty pleaA former Fayette County legislator and teacher pled guilty today (Tuesday) in federal court in Charleston to attempted production of child pornography.WVVA · 10 Nov, 20:36
• Former W.Va. delegate pleads guilty to attempted production of child pornA former West Virginia delegate has entered a guilty plea agreement, federal court documents show.WSAZ · 10 Nov, 19:49
• Former West Virginia Delegate found guilty of child sexual exploitationCHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – A former West Virginia delegate and teacher has been found guilty in connection to the charges of sexual exploitation of a child. David Elliott Pritt, 36, signed a plea agreement earlier in the month stating the intention to plead guilty. The plea agreement states that Pritt was found guilty on count [...]Wowktv · 10 Nov, 15:05

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