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Veteran San Jose Officer Charged With Lewd Acts Against Teen Is Released on Bail

Reviewing youth mentoring protocols, authorities urge other victims to come forward ahead of Duran’s scheduled August arraignment.

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The man is scheduled to appear in court for arraignment Aug. 7, KPIX reported.
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Overview

  • Officer Saul Duran was arrested on July 7 on suspicion of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl through The Parent Project and charged with five counts of lewd acts with a child.
  • He posted $250,000 bail and remains on administrative leave ahead of his August 7 arraignment.
  • Prosecutors said they could only charge Duran for alleged abuse of the younger sister because the statute of limitations has expired for the older sibling.
  • Police Chief Paul Joseph has ordered an immediate review of all programs that allow officers to interact with minors.
  • District Attorney Jeff Rosen and Chief Joseph are encouraging anyone with similar experiences to report them to the SJPD Internal Affairs unit.