The police chief and San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan held a press conference Wednesday afternoon, detailing the allegations and next steps for Torres' city council seat.
Embattled San Jose councilmember Omar Torres was arrested Tuesday on charges related to child sexual abuse, according to police and attorneys.Torres' attorney, Nelson McElmurry, told KTVU that his client had his office submit a resignation letter on Tuesday and that coincidentally, the arrest happened a few hours later.
Calls for Torres' resignation have grown in recent weeks after it was revealed that Torres is under investigation by police for child sex crimes. The councilmember initially said these were false accusations. Residents launched a petition to recall Torre as many in the community have said enough is enough and that he is no longer fit to serve. Immediately after Torres' arrest on Election Night, Mahan reacted to the news.
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