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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27020052

Bloomington police say state Sen. Justin Eichorn, R-Grand Rapids, was arrested around 6 p.m. Monday for allegedly soliciting a minor for prostitution. House and Senate Republican leaders called for Eichorn to step down.

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[–] DarkFuture@lemmy.world 99 points 1 day ago

So let me get this straight. If I don't like a felon rapist traitor, I have a mental illness, according to an elected conservative who tries to fuck children.

Conservatives LOVE their sexual predators.

[–] Ekybio@lemmy.world 60 points 1 day ago

PedoCon "theory" strikes again...

Every. Single. Time.

[–] meme_historian@lemmy.dbzer0.com 50 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The Grand Old Pedos strike again

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 27 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] tree_frog@lemm.ee 14 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

That's so good I want to put it on a sign in my front yard. Specifically for the old man across the street that voted for Trump.

[–] PunnyName@lemmy.world 4 points 23 hours ago

Pffffft! HA HA! The GOP is infected with sick fucks like these and it's not even subtle.

[–] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 19 points 1 day ago (3 children)

House and Senate Republican leaders called for Eichorn to step down.

Surprisingly.

[–] empireOfLove2@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Not that surprising. The Repuhlican leaders probably don't care, tthey're just not supposed to get caught.

[–] tree_frog@lemm.ee 6 points 1 day ago

Yeah that was my thought too.

[–] Nightwingdragon@lemmy.world 10 points 23 hours ago

He isn't high enough up the food chain to have earned that perk yet.

[–] Zippygutterslug@lemmy.world 3 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Will they drop their insane legislation?

[–] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 2 points 12 hours ago

Probably not, no.

[–] PeripheralGhost@lemmy.world 18 points 1 day ago

Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS): (noun) An irrational and unwavering devotion to Donald Trump, characterized by blind loyalty, the dismissal of any criticism as fake news or conspiracy, and an inability to acknowledge his flaws or contradictions.

[–] Doctor_Satan@lemmy.world 18 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 17 hours ago) (2 children)

Hours. It only took hours from the time he introduced the bill to the time he was arrested.

Must be some kinda record.

[–] throbbing_banjo@lemmy.world 14 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago)

Dude was so jazzed about the bill he sponsored that he literally could not wait to rape a child to celebrate

[–] glitch1985@lemmy.world 7 points 17 hours ago

Had to have been the deep state right? Right?

[–] ctkatz@lemmy.ml 13 points 22 hours ago

this is my shocked face 😐

[–] N0t_5ure@lemmy.world 13 points 1 day ago

It's always the ones you'd most expect.

[–] just_another_person@lemmy.world 11 points 1 day ago (2 children)

MPR News generally does not name suspects until they are charged with a crime. Editors chose to name Eichorn following his arrest given his prominence as an elected senator. He has not been charged with a crime.

Is solicitication of a minor NOT a crime? Is this suggesting he may not get charged at all? WTF???

[–] HuntressHimbo@lemm.ee 16 points 1 day ago

He's been arrested just not formally charged yet. Pretty sure thats what they mean

[–] Nougat@fedia.io 13 points 1 day ago

Arrested yesterday evening, booked, remains in custody. The charges are coming, they're just not all put together yet.

[–] mechoman444@lemmy.world 10 points 1 day ago

Why is trump associated with so many child molesters!!! Jesus!

[–] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago

I cant come to work today boss. I've got Trump Derangement syndrome.

[–] match@pawb.social 8 points 1 day ago

goddamn that was fast

[–] ceenote@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Now I'm wondering if his fellating Trump was sincere adoration or fishing for a pardon.