Minnesota Republican faces federal felony charges for soliciting a minor

State senator Justin Eichorn, 40, arrested after allegedly trying to meet with 17-year-old girl found through sex ad

A Minnesota state lawmaker was charged with a felony in federal court for attempted coercion and enticement of a minor after responding to online sex ads and trying to arrange a meetup with a 17-year-old.

The Republican senator Justin Eichorn, 40, was arrested on Tuesday. The charges were filed on Wednesday and include details about Eichorn’s alleged conduct. A similar state charge filed on Wednesday was dropped in favor of the federal charge.