Sexual Abuse

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Former State Delegate On Charges Of Sexual Exploitation Of A Child

David Elliott Pritt is scheduled to appear in court for an initial appearance, arraignment and detention hearing on Monday, Aug. 24.

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State Election Commission To Consider Pritt’s Removal From Ballot

The State Election Commission will meet next Friday, Aug. 7 to consider two written requests to disqualify David Elliott Pritt from the 2026 General Election Ballot.

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Lawmaker Accused Of Child Sex Abuse Resigns From House Of Delegates

The public school teacher and now-former delegate from Fayette County was arrested and charged last week for “enticing a minor” after an investigation alleged he exchanged explicit images with a student before escalating to sexual abuse in his classroom.

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House Speaker Calls For Special Session To Replace Delegate Charged With Child Sex Abuse

The House of Delegates is moving to expel Del. David Elliott Pritt, R-Fayette, after his arrest Wednesday. Replacing him on the ballot for the November election could be complicated.

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