State Senator Justin Eichorn, known for his anti-trans legislation and a bill labeling Trump criticism a mental illness, was arrested for allegedly soliciting sex from a minor. He faces felony charges for soliciting a minor under 18 for prostitution after communicating with undercover law enforcement officers. Following the arrest, both the Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus and the Republican Party of Minnesota called for his resignation, citing the seriousness of the allegations and the need for public accountability. Democratic leaders echoed these calls, emphasizing the danger posed by Eichorn and the need for his immediate removal from office.
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Minnesota Senator Justin Eichorn, a 40-year-old married father, was arrested for allegedly soliciting a minor for prostitution. This arrest occurred on the same day he sponsored a bill defining “Trump derangement syndrome” as a mental illness. Eichorn faces felony charges related to the solicitation, with the Bloomington Police Department actively processing the case. Police Chief Booker Hodges emphasized the seriousness of such offenses and called for stronger penalties.
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Minnesota Senator Justin Eichorn, a Republican, was arrested on March 17th in Bloomington for allegedly soliciting a 16-year-old girl for prostitution. Pending felony charges of soliciting a minor for prostitution are expected from the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office. Following the arrest, calls for his resignation mounted from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers, citing the seriousness of the accusations and the need to maintain public trust. Eichorn, who recently introduced a bill regarding “Trump derangement syndrome,” faces a difficult legal battle and potential loss of his seat.
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Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn was arrested in Bloomington for allegedly soliciting a minor for prostitution after arranging a meeting with an undercover officer posing as a 16-year-old. Following the arrest, Republican leadership, including the Speaker of the House, demanded his resignation. Eichorn, a 40-year-old married father of four, has not yet been charged, and the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office has yet to comment. The arrest occurred hours after Eichorn co-sponsored legislation related to “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
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Andrew Taake, a Texas man pardoned by President Trump for his participation in the January 6th Capitol attack, is now wanted in Texas on a pre-existing charge of soliciting a minor. Despite a request from Texas authorities, Taake was released from federal prison on January 20th. This release, along with similar instances involving pardoned individuals from Indiana, Florida, and Kentucky, highlights the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in handling those released under the blanket pardons. The Harris County District Attorney’s office is actively working to apprehend Taake.
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Andrew Taake, a January 6th Capitol attacker pardoned by Donald Trump, faces an outstanding charge of soliciting a minor. Trump’s blanket pardon for those involved in the Capitol riot freed Taake from a federal prison sentence for assaulting police. However, a pre-existing state-level charge of soliciting a minor remains unresolved, making Taake a fugitive from Houston authorities. This situation highlights the ongoing controversy surrounding Trump’s pardons and their impact on justice for victims and law enforcement.
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