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West Virginia Delegate-Elect Removed from Office Amid Terroristic Threat Charges

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West Virginia Delegate-Elect Removed from Office Amid Terroristic Threat Charges

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  • West Virginia delegate-elect Joseph de Soto was removed from office while on house arrest for making terroristic threats against state legislators.
  • De Soto, who switched from Republican to Democrat before his arrest, made threats against House officials, leading to his arrest in December.
  • The Republican majority in the House of Delegates voted to declare his seat vacant, requiring the governor to appoint a replacement.
  • The removal process sparked debate over procedural fairness, with some members questioning the legitimacy of the vote given de Soto's incarceration.
  • If convicted, de Soto could face significant penalties, including a fine and potential prison time. Read more here.

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