Courage Award given to man who revealed childhood sex abuse by convicted ex-San Jose councilmember

SAN JOSE — The younger cousin of disgraced former San Jose city councilmember Omar Torres has been honored for his courage in revealing his sexual abuse as a child at the hands of Torres, who was convicted and imprisoned last year for his crimes.

Adrian Betancourt, 39, was given the Courage Award by Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen during his office’s annual recognition ceremony held Tuesday at the Board of Supervisors chambers.

“I am a man who, just like many of you...