Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn has resigned after being charged with a federal crime. Republican Leader Mark Johnson confirmed the resignation in a statement released Thursday. The charge against Eichorn accuses him of soliciting sex from someone he thought was a 17-year-old.
According to court documents, Eichorn engaged in online communication with an individual he believed to be a minor. Unbeknownst to him, the person was an undercover officer. The details of the alleged solicitation are outlined in the federal complaint.
Eichorn's resignation creates a vacancy in the Minnesota State Senate. Details regarding a special election to fill the seat will be announced at a later date. The Republican Party is expected to release a statement addressing the situation and the party's path forward in the district.
Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn Resigns After Federal Charge
Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn has resigned from his position following a federal criminal charge. Republican Leader Mark Johnson announced Eichorn's resignation on Thursday. The charge stems from an incident where Eichorn allegedly solicited sex from an individual he believed to be a 17-year-old minor. However, the individual was actually an undercover law enforcement officer.
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