Former volunteer sues César Chavez nonprofits over failing to stop union leader from sexual abuse
A woman has filed a lawsuit against two nonprofits connected to the United Farm Workers union and the César Chávez family. She alleges that these organizations failed to protect women from labor leader César Chávez and accuses him of sexually assaulting her in 1973. The case is now proceeding through the courts.
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3 viewpointsRan by 6 outlets across the spectrum· Philadelphia Inquirer, Bangor Daily News
Woman accuses César Chávez of sexual assault in lawsuit against two nonprofits
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3 viewpointsRan by 6 outlets across the spectrum· WHEC Rochester, WTOP Washington DC, +1 more
New lawsuit filed against Cesar Chavez, alleging sexual assault, union cover up
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Former volunteer sues César Chavez nonprofits over failing to stop union leader from sexual abuse