Disgraced former San Jose Councilmember Omar Torres has pleaded not guilty to serious child molestation charges, facing up to 24 years in prison. Arrested on Election Day, he stands accused of multiple felony counts, including sodomy linked to a relative. Investigations revealed past admissions to wrongdoing and troubling communications regarding minors. Despite Torres' claims of innocence and conspiracy against him, support from colleagues vanished following shocking police evidence. He remains jailed without bail amidst community concerns, as political backlash grows and resignations ripple through the city council.
Torres faces a maximum 24 years in jail for child molestation charges, including sodomy, stemming from admissions and allegations of lewd communications about minors.
Despite maintaining his innocence and claiming political retaliation, Torres' support from former allies crumbled as police released incriminating transcripts related to his conduct.
Collection
[
|
...
]