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American Focus > Blog > Crime > Minnesota state senator resigns after he was charged with soliciting a minor for prostitution
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Minnesota state senator resigns after he was charged with soliciting a minor for prostitution

Last updated: March 21, 2025 3:20 am
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Republican Minnesota state senator Justin Eichorn has resigned after being caught in a sting operation and charged with soliciting a minor for prostitution. The resignation came before the Senate could vote on his expulsion, with Eichorn citing personal matters as the reason for stepping down.

Eichorn, who hails from Grand Rapids, submitted his resignation to Governor Tim Walz via email. His former colleagues expressed relief at the swift action taken. Eichorn had been arrested in an undercover operation targeting commercial sex involving juveniles and had been jailed since Monday.

During his first court appearance, Eichorn was ordered to be released to a halfway house with GPS monitoring once a space becomes available. He was also ordered to have no unsupervised contact with minors and restricted access to computers and the internet. Eichorn did not enter a plea, and his next court appearance is scheduled for the following week.

The Senate Minority Leader, Mark Johnson, expressed the severity of the charges against Eichorn and the unanimous decision within the Senate to vote for his expulsion. The charging documents were described as “very damning,” leading to the decision to remove Eichorn’s nameplate from his Senate desk.

Federal prosecutors revealed that Eichorn had engaged in text messages with an undercover officer posing as a 17-year-old girl, leading to his arrest. Following his arrest, officers seized two cellphones, a condom, and $129 in cash. The federal charge against Eichorn is attempted coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in prostitution.

Eichorn, who is married with four children, had listed his profession as an entrepreneur and was first elected in 2016. He gained national attention for sponsoring a bill that humorously proposed designating “Trump derangement syndrome” as a mental illness.

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Governor Walz will have to call a special session to fill the vacant seat left by Eichorn’s resignation. Senate Democrats will temporarily hold a two-seat majority until a replacement is appointed. The district in northern Minnesota heavily supported President Donald Trump in the last election.

The Senate Democrats have faced criticism for not expelling Democratic Sen. Nicole Mitchell, who was arrested for burglary last spring. Democratic leaders defended their decision, stating that Mitchell deserves due process. Mitchell was absent from the floor session where Eichorn’s expulsion would have been voted on.

Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy emphasized the difference between Eichorn’s case and Mitchell’s, stating that Eichorn’s return would have posed a risk to Senate employees. She highlighted the importance of ensuring a safe environment for interns and staff within the Capitol.

In conclusion, Eichorn’s resignation has brought closure to a troubling situation within the Minnesota Senate, allowing lawmakers to refocus on legislative matters without the cloud of controversy hanging over them.

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