Former Minnesota senator charged with soliciting a minor during prostitution sting
- Former Minnesota state senator Justin Eichorn was arrested for attempting to solicit an underage girl during a prostitution sting operation.
- Eichorn was later granted pre-trial release under strict conditions following a court hearing and allegations of tampering with evidence.
- His case has sparked widespread media attention and discussions regarding the accountability of public officials.
In March 2025, Justin Eichorn, a former Minnesota state senator, was arrested for attempting to solicit a minor during a prostitution sting operation. The arrest occurred on March 17 when Eichorn, 40, exchanged text messages with an undercover officer who impersonated a 17-year-old girl, arranging to meet for sex in Bloomington. Following his arrest, federal prosecutors raised concerns over Eichorn's potential risk of evidence tampering, as he allegedly asked his wife to remove a laptop from his apartment prior to their arrival. Eichorn resigned from his position in the Senate on March 20, only days after the incident was publicized, facing serious felony charges that could lead to a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years. Prosecutors also discovered a factory-reset cellphone, a gun, and cash in his vehicle. Eichorn's attorneys claimed the gun was for personal safety, citing threats related to recent legislation he co-authored that defined