Former Minnesota Senator Released to Halfway House Ahead of Trial on Federal Charges

Justin Eichorn, accused of attempting to solicit a minor and obstructing an FBI investigation, awaits trial under GPS monitoring following his release approved by a federal judge.

Justin Eichorn, former Minnesota state senator, was arrested on March 17 during a police sting for allegedly attempting to solicit a minor for prostitution.
Federal prosecutors allege Eichorn attempted to obstruct the investigation by directing his wife to retrieve potentially incriminating items from his apartment, including a factory-reset iPhone and a laptop.
Eichorn's wife filed for divorce on March 24, days after his resignation from the Minnesota Senate on March 20 under bipartisan pressure.
A federal judge ruled on March 26 that Eichorn could be released to a halfway house with GPS monitoring, despite objections from prosecutors citing community safety concerns.
Eichorn faces multiple federal charges, including attempted coercion of a minor and obstruction, with a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years if convicted.