César Chavez Accused of Sexual Abuse | Raleigh News

A groundbreaking lawsuit has been filed against nonprofits tied to labor icon César Chavez, alleging decades-old sexual abuse by the civil rights leader. The accuser, now in her eighties, claims she was raped by Chavez in 1973 after joining farmworker organizing efforts and later assaulted again. The suit seeks damages and a jury trial, with the Chavez Foundation pledging to respond in line with its values while acknowledging survivors. The attorney stresses the need for accountability—not to halt advocacy, but to ensure justice for victims. The allegations have already sparked cancellations and reevaluations of Chavez-related honors, challenging his leg...