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Incoming West Virginia state lawmaker arrested after allegedly threatening to kill fellow lawmakers
An incoming West Virginia state lawmaker was arrested Thursday after he allegedly threatened to kill other state lawmakers. Joseph de Soto, who was elected in November to serve as a delegate in ...
West Virginia lawmakers oust delegate-elect on house arrest who made terroristic threats
A West Virginia lawmaker who was charged with making terroristic threats wasn't permitted to take the oath of office required ...
WV lawmaker Steele skips swearing in following wife’s 911 call about his ‘agitated’ behavior
Two days before Christmas, the wife of a West Virginia lawmaker called 911 telling the operator she was concerned about him ...
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Incoming WV House member arrested for terroristic threats against lawmakers
Incoming House of Delegates member Joseph de Soto was arrested Dec. 12, 2024 by state police in Berkeley County, for allegations that he threatened to harm fellow lawmakers.The State Police said ...
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(AP) — A newly elected state lawmaker in West Virginia is facing at least one felony and is accused of making terroristic threats. Joseph de Soto, 61, was arrested by state police Thursday in ...
Democrats ask state Supreme Court to decide what party will name de Soto’s replacement in WV House
The West Virginia Democratic Party has asked the state Supreme Court to determine if House Republicans, who hold a ...
WV Democrats say Biden's 'egregious' pardon choices are 'what we would expect from Trump'
The West Virginia Democratic Party tore into President Biden's pardons for individuals convicted of public corruption, saying it tarnishes the tenet of accountability in public service.