Torres’ attorney claims his lewd text messages are merely fantasies and role-play. He admits to fantasizing about sexual encounters with minors, alarming the community.
Despite admitting to writing lewd texts, Torres remains in office, and his council colleagues waited nearly a week to call for his resignation, causing outrage.
The scandal is a black eye for San Jose, as public silence from local elites and political allies in the face of Torres' behavior is shocking.
Public backlash about Torres puts City Hall workers at risk, leading to fears among staff about their safety and overall discomfort working alongside him.
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