The 40-year-old lawmaker was ensnared in a police sting operation conducted by the Bloomington Police Department. Authorities claim Eichorn had arranged to meet with what he believed to be a 17-year-old girl for illicit purposes.
According to the Daily Mail, the operation unfolded as a detective orchestrated a meeting with Eichorn near the 8300 block of Normandale Boulevard. Upon his arrival in a pickup truck, Eichorn was promptly taken into custody by uniformed officers without any resistance.
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Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges issued a stern warning, stating, "As a 40-year-old man, if you come to the Orange Jumpsuit District looking to have sex with someone's child, you can expect that we are going to lock you up." Eichorn now faces potential felony charges for Soliciting Under 18 Year Old to Practice Prostitution, pending from the Hennepin County Attorney's office.
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Eichorn, a Republican State Senator first elected in 2016, hails from Grand Rapids and is a married father of four. The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus wasted no time in condemning his actions, urging him to resign. "We are shocked by these reports, and this alleged conduct demands an immediate resignation. Justin has a difficult road ahead, and he needs to focus on his family," they declared, as reported by the Star Tribune. The call for resignation was echoed by State House Republican leadership, who emphasized the gravity of the charges and the need for legislators to uphold a higher standard.
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The reaction from Minnesota Democrats was equally severe, with DFL executive director Heidi Kraus Kaplan asserting, "No one who solicits children belongs anywhere near public office or the State Capitol." Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy also expressed her concerns, noting, "The felony allegation against Senator Eichorn is deeply disturbing, and raises serious questions that will need to be answered by the court, as well as his caucus and constituents."
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This incident comes on the heels of Eichorn's recent proposal of a controversial bill aimed at classifying "Trump derangement syndrome" as a mental illness within the state. As reported by USA Today, the bill describes the syndrome as "the acute onset of paranoia in otherwise normal persons that is in reaction to the policies and presidencies of (Trump)." It further outlines symptoms such as "verbal expressions of intense hostility" towards Trump or aggressive actions against his supporters and symbols.
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As the legal proceedings unfold, Eichorn's political future hangs in the balance. The allegations have cast a shadow over his career, raising questions about his ability to continue serving in public office. The case underscores the importance of maintaining ethical standards among elected officials, as well as the potential consequences of failing to do so.
