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Federal Prosecutors Seek to Block Release of Ex-Minnesota Senator Justin Eichorn

Eichorn remains in custody following allegations of obstructing the investigation and lying about firearm possession after his arrest in a sex trafficking sting.

The chair for Minnesota state Sen. Justin Eichorn, a Republican from Grand Rapids, sits empty in a Senate hearing room in the State Capitol complex in St. Paul on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, a day after his arrest in Bloomington for allegedly soliciting a minor for prostitution. (AP Photo/Steve Karnowski)
The nameplate stands empty on the desk that belonged to Republican Justin Eichorn, who resigned earlier, Thursday, March 20, 2025, in the Minnesota Senate chamber in the state Capitol in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Steve Karnowski)
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Overview

  • Justin Eichorn, former Minnesota state senator, was arrested on March 17 during a police sting operation for allegedly attempting to solicit sex from a minor.
  • Federal prosecutors are pushing to keep Eichorn detained, citing new allegations that he lied about having a firearm and attempted to obstruct the FBI investigation from jail.
  • An FBI search of Eichorn's St. Paul apartment uncovered a handgun, ammunition, $1,000 in cash, a laptop, and other items, raising concerns about public safety risks.
  • Eichorn’s wife filed for divorce on March 24, days after his arrest and resignation from the Minnesota Senate, underscoring the personal fallout of the case.
  • Prosecutors argue that Eichorn’s text messages with an undercover officer demonstrate familiarity with soliciting minors, further emphasizing the seriousness of the charges.