New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera and his wife Clara have denied explosive allegations that they covered up child sexual abuse in their home and church.
The allegations were laid out in a lawsuit filed last week in State Supreme Court in Westchester County.
Now, in a statement from his lawyer Joseph A. Ruta that has been informed by TMZThe couple have insisted they are innocent and that the claims are “completely false”.
The statement reads: “The lawsuit, which seeks financial damages for the Riveras' alleged failure to act on alleged incidents that were never reported to them, is filled with inaccurate and misleading statements that we have no doubt will not hold up in court. of law.'
'The Riveras are known throughout New York for their charitable work and especially their commitment to serving underprivileged children. “It is unfortunate that they are being subjected to false accusations.”
Rivera is the pastor of Refuge of Hope Church in New Rochelle, which is about 15 miles from Yankee Stadium.
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