Brave Woman Shares Harrowing Story of Abuse by Civil Rights Icon
Debra Rojas bravely comes forward at 66 to reveal the sexual abuse she suffered from Cesar Chavez starting at just 12 years old, shedding light on a dark chapter of the civil rights leader's legacy.
In a powerful and emotional interview, Debra Rojas has come forward to share her harrowing story of being sexually abused by the iconic civil rights leader Cesar Chavez beginning at the tender age of 12. Now 66 years old, Rojas is bravely shattering the silence that has surrounded this dark chapter of Chavez's legacy.
Rojas, who had previously kept her story private, decided to speak out in order to shed light on the abuse she endured and to encourage other victims to find the courage to come forward. In her first on-camera interview, she recounted the devastating details to The Times, describing how Chavez's actions have profoundly shaped the course of her life.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: The New York Times
