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Minnesota State Senator Arrested for Alleged Solicitation of Minor in Police Sting

Justin Eichorn, a Republican lawmaker, remains in custody as formal charges are pending following his arrest in Bloomington, Minnesota.

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Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn, 40, was arrested Monday after purportedly attempting to meet up with who he believed was a 17-year-old female.
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)

Overview

  • Minnesota state Sen. Justin Eichorn was arrested on March 17, 2025, for allegedly soliciting a minor for sex during a police sting operation.
  • Eichorn reportedly believed he was communicating with a 16-year-old girl but was instead speaking with a police detective posing as a minor.
  • He was arrested without incident at a prearranged meeting location in Bloomington, Minnesota, and remains in custody as of March 18, 2025.
  • Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges emphasized the seriousness of the allegations and called for greater accountability in such cases.
  • Political leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy, have expressed concern over the allegations, describing them as deeply disturbing and calling for further investigation.