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Former Minnesota Senator Released to Halfway House Pending Trial on Federal Charges

Justin Eichorn, facing mandatory minimum sentencing if convicted of enticement of a minor, was granted release under strict conditions as legal proceedings continue.

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)
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)
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Overview

  • Justin Eichorn, a former Minnesota state senator, was arrested on March 17 during a police sting operation for allegedly attempting to solicit a minor for prostitution.
  • Federal prosecutors allege Eichorn attempted to conceal evidence by instructing his wife to retrieve items, including a laptop, from his apartment after his arrest.
  • A judge ruled on March 26 that Eichorn could be released to a halfway house under strict conditions, despite allegations of evidence tampering and lying about firearm possession.
  • Eichorn's wife filed for divorce on March 24, days after his resignation from the Senate on March 20, where he cited personal matters as his reason for stepping down.
  • The charges against Eichorn include attempted coercion and enticement of a minor, carrying a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years if convicted.