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Lawsuit Accuses Civil Rights Icon Cesar Chavez of Sexual Assault, Claims Union Covered It Up

Summary by KGUN 9

A woman is suing the estate of Cesar Chavez, the Cesar Chavez Foundation, and the United Farm Workers, accusing the late civil rights leader of sexually assaulting her in 1973.

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Cesar Chavez rape allegation leads to new civil lawsuit

2 hours ago·Palm Springs, United States

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The Seattle Times

New accuser sues foundations with ties to Cesar Chavez

The suit illustrates the legal and financial risks faced by groups with ties to Cesar Chavez, particularly as California has extended the statute of limitations for victims of sexual assault.

3 hours ago·Seattle, United States

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Lawsuit accuses civil rights icon Cesar Chavez of sexual assault, claims union covered it up

A woman is suing the estate of Cesar Chavez, the Cesar Chavez Foundation, and the United Farm Workers union, accusing the late civil rights leader of sexually assaulting her in 1973.

9 hours ago

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KGUN 9 broke the news 9 hours ago on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

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