San Jose Councilmember Omar Torres stripped of responsibilities in unanimous vote
San Jose City Councilmember Omar Torres was removed from all of his official appointments on Tuesday as police investigate child sex crime allegations.
San Jose City Council Strips Councilmember Omar Torres of All Appointed Positions
Torres’ council chair was again conspicuously empty, and he continues to be a no-show at various boards and committees.
San Jose councilmember Omar Torres stripped of duties and assignments
The San Jose City Council, unanimously along with the mayor, voted on Tuesday to remove Councilman Omar Torres from all of his council duties and assignments amid allegations of child sex crimes.
San Jose mayor calls on Omar Torres to resign
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has joined the resounding calls for Supervisor Omar Torres to resign amid an investigation into alleged child sex crimes.
San Jose officials call for Torres' resignation
San Jose’s mayor and members of the City Council called for the resignation of a gay San Jose elected official who is under criminal investigation after he admitted in a text message to performing oral sex on a 17-year-old.
San Jose city council removes Omar Torres from board and commission appointments amid investigation
Pivotal meeting set for embattled San Jose Councilman Omar Torres
The controversy surrounding embattled San Jose City Councilman Omar Torres could heat up on Tuesday as the council holds its regular meeting.
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San José Mayor and Council Call on Councilmember Omar Torres to Resign Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
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San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan discusses major issues in Bay Area's largest city
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