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Cesar Chavez legacy faces scrutiny following new lawsuit

KERO 23ABC · September 10, 2026

A new Kern County lawsuit alleges Cesar Chavez sexually assaulted a woman decades ago and accuses organizations tied to his legacy of failing to protect victims.

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