A San Jose city councilmember has condemned Omar Torres after details of the investigation into sexual misconduct involving minors emerged, joining several public officials that have now distanced …
San Jose City Councilmember Omar Torres listens to a question following a rally in front of San Jose City Hall to express concerns over Mayor Matt Mahan’s plan to reallocate Measure E funds in downtown San Jose, Calif., on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
The affidavit sheds some light on potential criminal exposure, including oral copulation of a minor — a felony — and showing abnormal interest in a child, prompting calls from the San Jose Police Officers’ Association for Torres to resign. Even in the absence of criminal charges thus far, more elected officials have begun to put space between themselves and Torres as details emerge.
A review of the Internet Archive also shows that the District 2, 6, 8 and 10 City Council race candidates on the November ballot have now removed Torres’ endorsement from their campaign webpages. While Torres has indicated that he will defend himself against the allegations and attempt to restore his reputation, he has been out of the public eye for the past week and a half, missing several official appearances and raising questions about whether he can effectively govern and represent District 3 even if criminal charges fail to materialize.
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