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Montclair public comments highlight sexual-harassment allegations against Councilmember Ben Lopez; family and supporters speak
Summary
Multiple public commenters addressed allegations involving Councilmember Ben Lopez: Edmund Garcia spoke in support of the two alleged victims and urged accountability; Tony Lopez, identifying himself as the father of an accused youth, urged restraint and prayer and said the family will not rush to judgment.
During the public-comment period at the Nov. 5 Montclair City Council meeting, residents addressed a sexual‑harassment matter involving Councilmember Ben Lopez and a pair of alleged victims.
Edmund Garcia, who identified himself as a 23‑year resident of Montclair, told the council he and his family "support for the two victims" and said recent public statements suggesting the…
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