Former Mayor Arrested in Sexual Assault Case | San Jose News

Former Biggs mayor Robert Bassett, 58, has been arrested by Gridley police on multiple sexual assault charges involving a foreign exchange student staying at his home. Allegations include repeated abuse while the teen was under his care, with charges ranging from sexual penetration to statutory rape. Authorities acted swiftly, working with the victim and DA’s office, and the teen is now reportedly safe and receiving support. The investigation remains active, with officials protecting the victim’s identity and withholding further details. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e954b7394233c9f7