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West Virginia Lawmaker Arrested for Child Grooming on Roblox

7/24/2026

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David Elliott Pritt was arrested on charges of enticement of a minor, sexual assault and child sexual abuse material.
Investigators say David Elliott Pritt groomed a student on Roblox in 2024-25, moved chats to Snapchat, sent photos and obtained nude images.
Roger Hanshaw stripped David Elliott Pritt of his teaching and legislative roles and urged his resignation after the victim reported five to ten classroom sexual encounters.

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Story summary

David Elliott Pritt was arrested on charges of enticement of a minor, sexual assault and child sexual abuse material.
Investigators say David Elliott Pritt groomed a student on Roblox in 2024-25, moved chats to Snapchat, sent photos and obtained nude images.
Roger Hanshaw stripped David Elliott Pritt of his teaching and legislative roles and urged his resignation after the victim reported five to ten classroom sexual encounters.