( KRON ) — A San Jose city councilmember who is being investigated by the San Jose Police Department blasted allegations leveled against him as baseless. Councilmember Omar Torres is the subject of an “active and ongoing” investigation, according to SJPD. Police are reportedly investigating sexual misconduct involving a minor.
According to a report in the San Jose Mercury News , Torres was served with a search warrant and detained. Sources cited by the newspaper indicate the investigation is related to “sexually explicit material” and an alleged inappropriate relationship.
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On Thursday, Torres issued a statement to KRON4.com maintaining his innocence and suggesting the investigation was retaliatory.
“Today I was wrongfully detained and questioned by detectives regarding baseless allegations,” Torres said. “Let me be absolutely clear — these allegations are entirely false.”…