Minnesota Senator Justin Eichorn Resigns Amid Federal Solicitation Charges

Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn has resigned following federal charges of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor. The Republican senator, aged 40, was arrested during a sting operation where he allegedly attempted to solicit sex from an undercover officer posing as a 17-year-old girl. Following the arrest, fellow Republicans urged Eichorn to resign, citing the severity of the charges and the disruption to Senate operations. Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson stated that Eichorn's resignation was the right decision for both his family and the Senate. Although a motion to expel him was on the agenda, it became unnecessary after his resignation. Eichorn's case will proceed in federal court, with details emerging of explicit messages he sent to the undercover officer during the investigation.