Cesar Chavez's union faces financial risk from sex abuse lawsuits amid calls to strip honors
Activists and politicians are calling for the late labor leader Cesar Chavez to have his honors stripped following new accusations of sexual abuse, with experts warning his former union, United Farm Workers, could face significant financial risk from potential lawsuits under California's sex abuse laws.
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US civil rights leader Cesar Chavez accused of sexual abuse
The allegations have prompted the cancellations of events and celebrations planned in his honour later this month.
Read full article →California Sex Abuse Laws Could Put U.F.W. at Financial Risk
Cesar Chavez’s labor union, United Farm Workers, could still face lawsuits for his sex abuse of girls and women, experts say.
By Shawn Hubler
Read full article →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.
By Adrian Florido
Read full article →Dolores Huerta, sexual violence survivors speak out against Cesar Chavez
Activists and politicians have called for the late Chavez to have his honours stripped after accusations of rape emerge.
Read full article →US civil rights leader Dolores Huerta accuses Cesar Chavez of sexual assault - The Straits Times
US civil rights leader Dolores Huerta accuses Cesar Chavez of sexual assault The Straits Times
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