Cesar Chavez abused girls, raped fellow labor icon Dolores Huerta, newspaper investigation finds - Los Angeles Times

A newspaper investigation has uncovered allegations of abuse and rape against Cesar Chavez, a prominent civil rights icon. According to the reports, Chavez allegedly abused girls for years.

The Los Angeles Times reported that Chavez was accused of abusing girls, while The New York Times stated that he was accused of abusing girls for years. KBAK released a statement from the family of Chavez regarding the allegations, and NBC News also reported on the allegations.

KCRA reported that leaders in Sacramento have expressed support for renaming César Chávez Plaza downtown due to the recent allegations against him.

The investigation found that Chavez was accused of abusing girls and women. The reports did not provide further details about the nature of the abuse or the number of victims.

Cesar Chavez is widely regarded as a civil rights icon, but these allegations have raised questions about his legacy.

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