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Taylor Odisho

Newly Elected West Virginia Lawmaker Arrested, Accused of Making 'Threats of Terrorist Acts' Against Fellow Lawmakers

A newly elected West Virginia lawmaker was arrested for threatening other delegates. (Credit: West Virginia Watch/LegiStorm)

A newly elected West Virginia lawmaker was arrested on Thursday after he was accused of making "threats of terrorist acts" against his fellow lawmakers.

Joseph de Soto, who was elected to represent South Berkeley County, grew irate after a private meeting of Republicans in which delegates questioned whether de Soto genuinely worked as a doctor or served in the military. He then threatened several several fellow delegates.

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