Delegate-elect Joseph de Soto Arrested for Threats Against Legislators
Delegate-elect arrested for alleged threats
The Inter-Mountain | Friday, December 13, 2024
The Inter-Mountain reports that recently elected Delegate-elect Joseph de Soto from Berkeley County was arrested on Thursday for making threats of terrorist attacks against members of the West Virginia State Legislature. Following an investigation by the West Virginia State Police, it was revealed that de Soto expressed threats against several delegates during a Republican Caucus meeting, claiming divine instruction to kill them. He was arraigned with a cash bond set at $300,000, and ongoing investigations into the threats are underway. This incident has sparked concerns about de Soto's mental health and his recent party affiliation switch to Democrat after intense scrutiny regarding his background.
