A New York Times investigation that was published on Wednesday revealed allegations that Chavez raped and abused women and girls. The investigation included accounts from two women who allege Chavez sexually abused them when they were children in the 1970s. Huerta, 95, who co-founded a labor organization with Chavez that would later merge with United Farm Workers, has also alleged she was raped by Chavez in the 1960s, which led to two pregnancies.
Huerta said she had experienced two separate encounters with Chavez. "The first time I was manipulated and pressured into having sex with him, and I didn't feel I could say no because he was someone that I admired, my boss and the leader of the movement I had already devoted years of my life to," Huerta wrote. "The second time I was forced, against my will, and in an environment where I felt trapped."
"We remain committed to farmworkers and the causes he and countless others championed and continue to champion," the statement said. "We ask for understanding and privacy as we continue to process this difficult information."
CBS LA has reached out to the Chavez Foundation for a comment in response to Huerta's interview.
Huerta told The New York Times she had two daughters who were raised by other family members.
Huerta said she never confronted Chavez about the alleged incidents, and that's one thing she is sorry about.
Huerta said she is still trying to process the news that Chavez allegedly hurt others, but she applauds the other women for having the courage to share their stories. When asked if she's spoken to the other alleged victims, Huerta said she has not.
"I think we just have to look at the accomplishments that were made, the things that farm workers have today, that they never had, the things that inspired so many people to get involved," Huerta said.
"We're not going to let anything stop our progress, that we're going to continue to go forward until we get to the respect and the equity that our community and especially the women, deserve," Huerta said.
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