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A Box Elder County Judge, who was arrested and accused of engaging in "graphic sexual chats" with minors, has submitted his resignation and will step down from his role on the bench.

Box Elder County Judge Kevin Christensen has officially resigned from his position following his arrest on March 6 on suspicion for multiple sex crimes, including two counts of attempted exploitation

Judge Kevin Christensen, charged with crimes including two counts of enticing a minor using the internet, has submitted his resignation from the bench.

A courts spokesperson confirms Kevin Christensen resigned from his position in Utah's 1st District Justice Court after being charged with eight felonies and accused of enticing minors on a chat app.