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West Virginia Delegate Elliott Pritt is facing federal charges of sexual misconduct with a minor, sparking an unprecedented political firestorm. Already removed from committee assignments by House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, Pritt is under mounting pressure to resign — with lawmakers from both parties demanding his exit. The Republican Party Chair called for his removal, while Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin accused him of a pattern of grooming and exploitation. Delegate Evan Worrell even urged a special session to force his resignation, and Delegate Dean Jeffries pledged to donate his pay from any such session to the victim’s family. Pritt remains jailed and is set to appear in federal court Monday, as the statehouse reels from the fallout.

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