Former Minnesota State Senator Sentenced in Child Sex Trafficking Case

La Crosse Eau Claire, WI, September 24, 2026 —

Justin Eichorn, a former member of the Minnesota state senate, has received a federal prison sentence in connection with a child sex trafficking case.

Eichorn was sentenced to 16 months in federal prison. The details surrounding the specific allegations that led to this sentencing are part of a child sex trafficking case.

The United States Department of Justice, or another relevant federal agency, would typically oversee such federal prosecutions. Information regarding the exact nature of the charges, the timeline of events leading to the sentencing, and the specific court where the proceedings took place was not detailed in the provided summary.

The specific date of the sentencing hearing was not provided. Similarly, any potential appeals or further legal proceedings are also not detailed in the information available.

As a former state senator, Eichorn previously represented constituents in Minnesota. His legislative career has now been overshadowed by this federal conviction and subsequent prison sentence. Further details regarding the case, including the specific jurisdiction and the investigative agencies involved, are not available in the summary.

Story summarized from the original created by By Stephen Swanson on www.wxow.com, see more information here.

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