Overview

• Justin Eichorn was arrested on March 17, 2025, after arranging to meet an undercover officer posing as a 17-year-old girl for sex.
• Federal charges of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor were filed against Eichorn, carrying a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years.
• Eichorn resigned from the Minnesota Senate on March 20, just before a scheduled vote to expel him, leaving Democrats with a two-seat majority until a special election is held.
• Police discovered two cellphones, an unopened condom, and $129 in cash in Eichorn's vehicle at the time of his arrest.
• The case has drawn bipartisan condemnation, with calls for Eichorn's resignation emphasizing the ethical and legal standards expected of public officials.