Minnesota state senator is accused of soliciting a minor for prostitution
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A Minnesota state senator is facing calls to resign after he was arrested and accused of arranging to solicit a teenage girl for prostitution. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Justin Eichorn, a Republican, thought he was talking to a 17-year-old girl when he arranged a meetup in Bloomington, a suburb of Minneapolis, police said, but he was actually communicating with an undercover detective.
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Main Idea: Minnesota state senator Justin Eichorn was arrested and accused of trying to arrange prostitution with someone he thought was a 17-year-old girl, leading to calls for him to resign.
Key Points:
- Police said Eichorn was actually talking to an undercover detective when he arranged the meetup in Bloomington.
- He was arrested without incident and was being held in Hennepin County Jail.
- Minnesota Republican leaders and the Senate Republican Caucus said he should resign, saying lawmakers must be held to a higher standard.
- The case is linked to possible felony charges for soliciting a minor for prostitution, and Eichorn has not publicly responded.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The arrest of Senator Justin Eichorn can deepen distrust in elected leaders and add pressure on taxpayers and voters as Minnesota faces another felony case involving a sitting senator.
Positive Impact
Bloomington police’s undercover arrest may help protect minors and deter similar crimes in other communities.
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