US EditionJudge hears argument that former Minnesota Sen. Eichorn’s federal prosecution is ‘vindictive’
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, AUG 6 – Justin Eichorn pleaded not guilty and claims selective prosecution amid a sting arrest involving 19 defendants, with federal charges carrying up to 10 years in prison.
- On Aug. 6, Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins heard Eichorn's defense argue the prosecution was 'what the defense described as selective' and the case was 'unique' according to the judge.
- On March 17, 2025, Eichorn was arrested in a sting operation, resigning on March 20 and pleading not guilty on April 21 to federal charges.
- Hawkins argued the officer's testimony is necessary to establish her age, but Bobier said only the claimed age of 17 in messages mattered.
- Without deciding any motions, Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins said the case is 'unique' and Eichorn faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
- Magistrate Judge Shannon G. Elkins allowed Hawkins to question a Bloomington Police Department officer and the FBI special agent; when asked if officers knew Eichorn's identity before arrest, the agent replied `To my knowledge, no`.
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Judge hears argument that former Minnesota Sen. Eichorn’s federal prosecution is ‘vindictive’
MINNEAPOLIS — A federal judge heard former Sen. Justin Eichorn’s request to drop federal charges in court on Wednesday, Aug. 6, arguing that his status as a former public official is leading to a “vindictive” and “selective” prosecution. Eichorn was arrested in a sting operation on March 17 and resigned from the Senate on March 20 ahead of a vote to expel him. He pleaded not guilty on April 21 to federal charges of attempting to solicit a minor …
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