San Jose Councilmember Omar Torres Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Charges

Omar Torres, accused of abusing a relative since the late 1990s, faces multiple felony charges and has resigned from his city council position.

Omar Torres was arrested following allegations of sexual abuse dating back to 1999 involving a family member.
The charges include lewd acts with a child, oral copulation by force, and sodomy of a child by force.
Torres submitted his resignation from the San Jose City Council, effective November 27, 2024.
The allegations surfaced after a new accuser contacted San Jose police on November 4, 2024.
Torres is currently held without bail and is scheduled for a bail hearing on November 14, 2024.