Former Minnesota lawmaker Justin Eichorn released after arrest for alleged enticement of minor

Former Minnesota state Sen. Justin Eichorn was recently granted pre-trial release after being charged with attempted coercion and enticement of a minor in connection to a prostitution sting. The 40-year-old Republican is accused of arranging to meet a 17-year-old girl for sex on March 17. Following his arrest, Eichorn was initially granted release from jail pending trial, with conditions that he go to a halfway house once a bed becomes available and be monitored by GPS.

Fox News Digital previously reported that Eichorn had been communicating with a girl who he believed was underage for about a week before arranging to meet for sex on March 17. However, upon arrival at the agreed-upon location, he discovered that he had been speaking to an undercover agent, as reported by FOX 9 Minneapolis.

Subsequently, court documents revealed that FBI agents had instructed Eichorn’s wife not to remove a laptop from their apartment, which his attorneys claim was used for their shared real estate business. Additionally, a factory-reset cellphone and a gun, which Eichorn allegedly denied possessing when speaking with a probation officer, were found inside the apartment.

Eichorn’s legal team argued that the gun was kept for protection in response to threats he had received regarding legislation he had authored defining “Trump derangement syndrome” (TDS) as a mental illness in Minnesota. As the situation unfolded, Eichorn resigned from his position on March 19, prior to facing potential expulsion from the state Senate by Republican lawmakers.

In the midst of these developments, court records indicate that Eichorn’s wife filed for divorce this week. Despite numerous attempts to reach out, Fox News Digital was unable to obtain a comment from Eichorn regarding the ongoing situation.

It is worth noting that Eichorn’s case has garnered significant attention, prompting discussions surrounding the legal implications of his actions and the impact on his political career. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Eichorn’s legal proceedings will progress and the potential consequences he may face.

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