A federal judge in Minnesota has blocked the release of a former state senator accused of soliciting a teenage girl for sex after he allegedly tried to obstruct the investigation.

A federal judge in Minnesota has blocked the release of a former state senator accused of soliciting a teenage girl for sex after he allegedly obstructed the investigation by attempting to hide evidence.

A new court filing involving now-former Minnesota State Senator Justin Eichorn alleges he lied about having access to guns, and attempted to orchestra the removal of a laptop from his St. Paul apartment following his arrest for soliciting a minor.

A special election is set next month for the vacant seat held by former Sen. Justin Eichorn, the Republican state lawmaker facing federal prosecution for allegedly attempting to pay a minor for

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday called a special election to fill the Senate seat left vacant by last week's resignation of Justin Eichorn, who is jailed in connection with an underage prostitution sting.

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