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Cesar Chavez celebrations halted over abuse allegations

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HuffPostCMar 17, 11:29 PM

Cesar Chavez Celebrations Canceled Amid Unspecified Allegations Against Labor Rights Icon

The United Farm Workers said Tuesday that allegations of “abuse of young women or minors” were concerning enough to pause events commemorating Chavez.

New York TimesAMar 18, 6:41 PM

6 Takeaways From the NYT Investigation Into Allegations Against Cesar Chavez

The revered union leader who campaigned for farm workers’ rights has been accused by women in the movement of years of sexual assault, some involving girls.

NBC NewsBMar 18, 4:11 PM

Cesar Chavez is accused of sexually abusing girls and women in explosive new allegations

The late Cesar Chavez, one of the nation's most prominent civil rights leaders, has been accused of sexually abusing girls and women.

CBS NewsBMar 18, 5:11 PM

Dolores Huerta alleges assault by Cesar Chavez amid abuse claims

Allegations of abuse of women and girls by union leader Cesar Chavez were first reported by the New York Times​ on Wednesday.

SalonCMar 18, 5:55 PM

“Deeply troubling”: Farm labor activist Cesar Chavez accused of sexual abuse

An investigation into the labor icon unveiled stories of sexual abuse of minors

NPRAMar 18, 6:26 PM

Cesar Chavez abused and raped women and girls, NYT investigation says

A New York Times investigation has revealed allegations that the late renowned labor leader abused girls and raped Dolores Huerta, his longtime organizing partner.

New York TimesAMar 18, 6:52 PM

Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon, Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years

An investigation by The New York Times found extensive evidence that the United Farm Workers co-founder groomed and sexually abused girls who worked in the movement.

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