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State delegate and teacher Elliott Pritt is facing federal charges for allegedly grooming and sexually exploiting a 15-year-old girl through online platforms like Roblox and Snapchat, leading to his arrest, suspension from teaching, and mounting calls for resignation — all while a new law complicates his potential replacement on the ballot. This case echoes recent high-profile online safety failures, including West Virginia’s $11 million Roblox settlement, underscoring the urgent need to protect minors in digital spaces. With a preliminary hearing set for Monday and the victim’s family having reported the abuse in July, the case could reshape public discourse on internet safety and hold lasting consequences for Pritt’s career.

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