One week after being arrested and charged with attempting to solicit sex from a minor, former State Sen. Justin Eichorn is now facing a divorce. Brittany M. Eichorn of Grand Rapids filed for divorce Monday in Itasca County,

Former Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn (R- Grand Rapids) will remain in custody, at least for now. A federal judge has blocked his release after he allegedly obstructed the investigation into accusations that he solicited a teenage girl.

Federal authorities want former state Sen. Justin Eichorn to remain in custody ahead of his trial for allegedly seeking sex with a 17-year-old girl, claiming the ex-Minnesota lawmaker lied about having access to a gun and arranged to cover up evidence that could be used against him in court.

A former Minnesota state senator charged with trying to solicit a minor for prostitution and accused of attempting to obstruct the FBI’s investigation from jail can be released to a halfway house pending trial,

A federal judge on Wednesday said she had “no doubt” there’s probable cause — enough evidence — against former state Sen. Justin Eichorn, a Republican from Grand Rapids, to sustain a federal charge of attempted coercion and enticement of a minor.

Court documents alleged Justin Eichorn asked someone to get a laptop from his apartment so investigators couldn't find it. On Wednesday, it was revealed his wife - who has filed for divorce - was the one he asked to get his laptop.