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Former Minnesota Senator Guilty of Child-Porn Attempt, Heintzeman Wins Seat

5/15/2026

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Former Minnesota state senator Justin Eichorn pleaded guilty to attempted child-pornography possession in a St. Paul federal court.
Prosecutors said he responded to an online prostitution ad and requested nude photos he believed were of a teenager.
He faces 15 to 21 months in prison, five years of supervised release, tens of thousands of dollars in fines, with Republican Keri Heintzeman winning the April 2025 special election for his seat.

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Former Minnesota state senator Justin Eichorn pleaded guilty to attempted child-pornography possession in a St. Paul federal court.
Prosecutors said he responded to an online prostitution ad and requested nude photos he believed were of a teenager.
He faces 15 to 21 months in prison, five years of supervised release, tens of thousands of dollars in fines, with Republican Keri Heintzeman winning the April 2025 special election for his seat.