Consequences arise from the investigation of a San Jose councilman who is facing allegations of sexual misconduct

The investigation by San Jose police into Councilmember Omar Torres regarding alleged sexual misconduct with a minor continues to have repercussions.
In a statement, Torres strongly declared his innocence, asserting that the explicit texts mentioned in the search warrant affidavit were merely private conversations between consenting adults and entirely fictitious.
While no criminal charges have been filed yet, many observers believe the affidavit is raising new questions, such as whether Torres actually resides in the downtown district he represents and who at City Hall was aware of his activities.
The affidavit reveals that Torres acknowledged paying an alleged extortionist around $22,000 to prevent the release of nude photos and videos, as well as texts referencing a young boy.
“It’s very troubling and lurid to read these texts, especially the mention of an 11-year-old boy,” said legal analyst Steven Clark. “Law enforcement will closely examine these devices to determine if there is any indication of his interest in underage individuals.” The San Jose police union has called for Torres to resign, criticizing City Hall for allegedly investigating the leaks of the investigation information rather than focusing on Torres himself. They described this approach as “unprofessional and dangerous,” suggesting it resembles a cover-up, and claimed the city aimed to divert detectives from the Torres case to investigate the leaks.
“You should be condemning this behavior,” stated Steve Slack, President of the San Jose Police Officers’ Association. “You should also be demanding Omar’s immediate resignation. The silence at City Hall is deafening, and to me, that’s damning.”
In response, the city manager’s office labeled the police union’s letter as unfortunate and inaccurate, promising a more detailed reply next week while emphasizing that maintaining the integrity and continuity of the criminal investigation remains the top priority.