Embattled San Jose councilmember Torres stripped of assignments
The San Jose City Council voted to strip the committee assignments of embattled gay City Councilmember Omar Torres, who is under criminal investigation after he admitted in a text message to performing oral sex on a 17-year-old.
San Jose Councilmember Removed from Roles Amid Investigation
San Jose City Councilmember Omar Torres was removed from all official appointments amid a police investigation into child sex crime allegations, with the council assigning his roles to other members.
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 removed from appointed positions
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 City Hall workers want Councilman Omar Torres gone
Some San Jose City Hall employees are criticizing politicians for permitting Councilmember Omar Torres to stay in office despite calling for his resignation. This comes as the embattled councilman is asking for a 30-day leave of absence amid a child sex misconduct investigation.
San Jose city council removes Omar Torres from board and commission appointments amid investigation
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