Former West Virginia delegate to plead guilty to child exploitation charges

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 23:16 · Archive

David Elliott Pritt, a former West Virginia Republican delegate and teacher, has signed a plea agreement to plead guilty to federal charges of enticing a minor.

David Elliott Pritt, 36, a former West Virginia Republican delegate representing Fayette County and a former teacher there, has signed a plea agreement indicating his intention to plead guilty to federal charges. He had originally pleaded not guilty to the charges.

According to the criminal complaint filed in federal court, Pritt allegedly sent explicit photographs to a juvenile victim and communicated with the victim over social media. The victim reported being sexually abused by Pritt.

The case will proceed to sentencing in the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. A sentencing date has not yet been announced.

How it is being reported

• Former W.Va. delegate plans to plead guilty to federal charges of enticing minorDavid Pritt also was a former teacher in Fayette County.WVVA · 3 Nov, 22:51
• Former W.Va. delegate plans to plead guilty to federal charges of enticing minorDavid Elliott Pritt also was a former teacher in Fayette County.WSAZ · 3 Nov, 22:51
• Former West Virginia Delegate signs plea agreement to charges related to child exploitation caseEDITOR'S NOTE: The video attached is from our previous coverage. CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – A former West Virginia delegate and teacher has signed a plea agreement that shows his intent to plead guilty and proceed to sentencing. David Elliott Pritt, 36, has signed a plea agreement in connection to the charges of sexual exploitation of [...]Wowktv · 3 Nov, 22:15

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