West Virginia Republican delegate and teacher charged with grooming a minor on Roblox and Snapchat

Elliott Pritt, a West Virginia Republican state delegate, married father of four and school teacher, has been charged with soliciting a minor after allegedly beginning to groom an underage girl online in 2024 via Roblox and Snapchat. Prosecutors say he then commenced a sexual relationship with the victim. The case has drawn significant attention given Pritt's public role as a lawmaker and educator.

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