A West Virginia teacher and Republican state lawmaker is accused of using the popular online gaming platform Roblox to groom a teenage student before allegedly engaging in sexual acts with her at school, according to a federal affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital.David Elliott Pritt, 36, a Republican member of the West Virginia House of Delegates representing Fayette County, was arrested this week and federally charged with enticement of a minor.Prosecutors allege Pritt used interstate communications to persuade, induce or entice the girl to engage in illegal sexual activity and produce child sexual abuse material.TEACHER ACCUSED OF SEX WITH STUDENTS WAS ALLEGEDLY BLACKMAILED FOR BETTER GRADES: WARRANTSDavid Elliott Pritt, 36, a West Virginia lawmaker and former teacher, was arrested on federal charges alleging he used Roblox and social media to entice a 15-year-old student into a sexual relationship, according to court documents.Authorities say the alleged abuse began while the girl was his student.
(Carter County Detention Center)The investigation began after the girl's family reported the allegations to law enforcement on July 9, according to the affidavit obtained and reviewed by Fox News Digital.The girl told investigators Pritt first contacted her while she was an eighth-grade student during the 2024-25 school year, when he taught middle school in Fayette County.Their conversations allegedly began on Roblox before moving to the social media app Snapchat.According to the affidavit, the conversations became increasingly personal, and Pritt eventually told the girl he loved her.
During the summer of 2025, Pritt allegedly sent the girl a sexually explicit photograph of himself over Snapchat and requested nude photographs from her.The girl told investigators she complied.FLORIDA MAN WHO ALLEGEDLY LURED WOMEN WITH DATING APP COULD HAVE MORE VICTIMS: AUTHORITIESThe alleged victim told investigators Pritt first contacted her while she was an eighth-grade student ...