Judge blocks release of Justin Eichorn after obstruction allegations
- Justin Eichorn, a former state senator, was arrested for allegedly soliciting a minor for sex during a sting operation.
- Prosecutors accused him of attempting to hide evidence related to the investigation, leading a judge to block his release.
- Eichorn's case highlights ongoing concerns about child solicitation and the safety of minors in the community.
In Minnesota, federal authorities arrested Justin Eichorn, a former Republican state senator, who allegedly tried to solicit sex from a minor during a sting operation. The arrest occurred shortly before he resigned from his position in the Minnesota Senate, following the grave charges against him. Prosecutors argued that Eichorn attempted to obstruct the investigation by trying to remove a laptop from his apartment, where FBI agents found a handgun and other incriminating evidence. A federal judge ruled to stay Eichorn's release from custody, citing concerns about his intention to frustrate the ongoing investigation and the potential risk he poses to minors. Additionally, Eichorn's wife has been implicated in these obstruction efforts, alleged to have gone to his apartment to recover evidence, and she filed for divorce amid these serious allegations. With a detention hearing scheduled, Eichorn's future remains uncertain as authorities seek to ensure the protection of the community from any further potential offenses.