Former San Jose Council Member Pleads No Contest to Child Sexual Abuse | KQED
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Former San Jose Council Member Pleads No Contest to Child Sexual Abuse | KQED
""From the bottom of my heart, I'm so sorry that I hurt you," Torres said to the victim during the call, according to the police report. "I'm in intense therapy right now to, you know, to work on myself, and I haven't stopped thinking about the harm that I caused you.""
"The results of the election could shape the balance of power on the governing body and influence the future of Mayor Matt Mahan's policy agenda."
The article discusses the recent appointment of Carl Salas as a temporary council member amid ongoing investigations into councilman Torres for sexual abuse of a minor. A runoff election will occur if no candidate secures a majority, impacting the governance structure and Mayor Mahan's policies. Separately, Torres has faced allegations, admitting to harming the victim in a recorded phone call, expressing remorse, and undergoing therapy. He could face up to 24 years in prison and will be required to register as a sex offender.
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