Intro

As word of damning accusations against Cesar Chavez spread this week, farmworkers and advocates in California have struggled to reconcile the disturbing details with their image of a man they considered a hero.

Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED

A coalition of leaders in East San José say the sexual assault allegations against labor leader Cesar Chavez should be a turning point for the community and the country. 

Reporter: Joseph Geha, KQED

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