Delegate-elect Joseph de Soto Arrested for Threats Against West Virginia Legislators
de Soto arrested over alleged threats to delegates
The Journal | Thursday, December 12, 2024
In an article published by The Journal, Delegate-elect Joseph de Soto from Berkeley County was arrested for allegedly making threats of terrorist acts against several members of the West Virginia State Legislature. Following an investigation triggered by a complaint, it was revealed that de Soto expressed intentions to harm fellow delegates after being voted out of a Republican Caucus meeting. A cash bond of $300,000 was set, and concerns from other delegates were raised about their safety, particularly from Delegate Wayne Clark, who advised his family to seek safety due to the threats made against them. The investigation remains ongoing.
