City of Sacramento covers Cesar Chavez statue and sign amidst allegations

The City of Sacramento has covered the Cesar Chavez statue and sign located downtown after the recent allegations of abuse, according to the City.

This comes after the cancellation of the march in Cesar Chavez Plaza, after the New York Times released an article detailing Cesar Chavez’ alleged history of abusing underage girls for several years.

Multiple victims have stated how the abuse caused them severe mental distress, even decades after the incidents occurred.

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Since the article’s posting, several cities have made plans to remove landmarks depicting Chavez. The city of Sacramento said it covered the statue to preserve a respectful community.

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