Trial date set for former State Senator Eichorn after alleged solicitation of a minor

DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - A former Grand Rapids state senator is headed to trial.

Justin Eichorn is accused of soliciting someone he thought was a minor for sex.

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He was one of 13 men arrested last March during a sting by Bloomington police.

Now, his case will head to trial on March 30.

Eichorn’s attorneys wanted the federal case dismissed, arguing he was only charged because he was a lawmaker.

RELATED: Eichorn requests dismissal of federal charge following sex sting arrest

A judge rejected that request recently, paving the way for Eichorn’s trial.

The republican resigned from the state senate last year shortly after he was charged.

A judge ordered him to spend time in a Duluth halfway house as his case plays out.

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