Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn, a Republican from Grand Rapids, has been arrested and charged with attempting to solicit sex from a minor.
Authorities say Eichorn believed he was communicating with a 16-year-old girl, but was actually engaging with an undercover police officer. He was taken into custody in Bloomington as part of a sting operation and now faces both state and federal charges. The Minnesota GOP has called for his resignation following the arrest.
If convicted, Eichorn could face up to five years in prison and a significant fine.
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Disgusting behavior like this has no place in our party or anywhere in society—he should resign immediately and face the full force of the law. We need to stand for real conservative values, not this kind of corruption and moral failure.
Another "family values" Republican caught doing the exact thing they pretend to be against—absolutely disgusting.
Yet another so-called "family values" Republican caught preying on minors—how predictable. Men like this exploit their power while pushing policies that harm women and girls, and it’s disgusting.
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This is absolutely disgusting and there is no excuse for this kind of behavior, no matter what party you’re in. He should resign immediately and face the full consequences of the law.
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Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn arrested for allegedly soliciting prostitution with minor
Bloomington police said in a press release Tuesday that Eichorn was attempting to meet with an individual he believed to be a 16-year-old girl.
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Prostitution sting yields charges for Republican Minnesota state Sen. Justin Eichorn
A Republican Minnesota state senator arrested earlier this week after an alleged attempt to solicit sex from a minor faces federal and state charges.
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