PORTLAND, OR – August 30, 2025 – Omar Torres, 48, faces sentencing after entering a no-contest plea to charges stemming from the sexual abuse of a male victim, identified in court documents as Doe, decades ago. The case, which resurfaced after Doe contacted police on November 4, 2024, highlights the lasting trauma of childhood sexual abuse and the complexities of assigning culpability when an abuser is also a survivor.
the sentencing, scheduled for a future date, carries meaningful weight for Doe, who testified friday that his motivation for coming forward was to prevent Torres from harming other children. The case also raises questions about the role of trauma in perpetuating abuse and the challenges of rehabilitation. Torres’ defense argues his actions were a result of his own childhood victimization and subsequent PTSD, while the prosecution contends his remorse is feigned and his focus remains on self-preservation.
Doe recounted to the judge how Torres’ actions were not perceived as harmless role-playing, stating, “His text messages never read as fantasy role-play to me because I knew what he was capable of.” He emphasized that his decision to report the abuse was not motivated by revenge,but by a desire to protect potential future victims.”This was never revenge in any way. He put me in a position to speak up … What I cared about is him not hurting anyone else,” Doe said.
The investigation gained momentum after a police-monitored phone call in November 2024,during which Torres reportedly confessed to the abuse and attributed his behavior,in part,to his own experiences as a child. He was later arrested the following day.
attorneys for both sides have submitted dueling sentencing memos. Defense attorney McElmurry argued for leniency,citing Torres’ youth at the time of the offenses,his own history of abuse,his self-awareness,and his cessation of the conduct upon turning 18. McElmurry also referenced a forensic psychologist’s report, which suggested the abuse stemmed from maladaptive coping mechanisms related to PTSD and immature reasoning, rather than inherent predatory behavior.
Prosecutor Malinsky dismissed the report as ”self-serving” and unsupported, presenting evidence of a pattern of abuse. He cited a statement Doe made to probation officers, and reiterated in court Friday, detailing the frequency and coercive nature of the assaults: “it was happening so often that I knew as soon as I was alone (Omar) would appear … many times it was him escorting me into his room and within a matter of just a few minutes he would force me” into sex acts.
Malinsky challenged the defense’s claim that Torres voluntarily stopped the abuse, asserting that Torres ceased his actions out of fear of being discovered after a family discussion about abuse involving another relative. the probation presentencing report reportedly indicated a ”troubling lack of remorse” from Torres, with a focus on public perception rather than accountability.
Doe further criticized Torres’ later claim that the police-monitored call constituted entrapment, stating, “I believe you were only remorseful because you were caught.” The sentencing will determine the consequences for Torres and perhaps offer closure for Doe, while also serving as a stark reminder of the long-term impact of sexual abuse.
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