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Teacher Turned Politician Faces Child Porn Charges | Charleston News
A state delegate and teacher is facing federal child pornography charges after allegedly grooming a 15-year-old girl over months of online messages that escalated to in-person meetings in his classroom. The disturbing allegations, which began when she was in eighth grade, include explicit exchanges and emotional manipulation — including Pritt telling her he loved her and requesting compromising photos. While lawmakers acknowledge the gravity of the accusations and uphold his presumption of innocence, some, like Delegate Mike Pushkin, call for his immediate resignation, citing the need to…
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