The Brief
- New allegations of sexual abuse against Cesar Chavez have come out
- Chavez is being denounced amid sexual abuse claims from women, including some minors, revealed in a New York Times investigation
- Some Austin City Council members have issued statements in support of renaming Cesar Chavez Street
AUSTIN, Texas – Widespread abuse allegations have cities nationwide considering the removal of anything related to Cesar Chavez, the national civil rights leader once known as an advocate for farmworkers.
Now, his namesake is being denounced amid sexual abuse claims from women, including some minors, revealed in a New York Times investigation.
Some Austin City Council members have issued statements in support of renaming Cesar Chavez Street.…