Mariano Rivera, wife Clara
We did not cover up child sexual abuse
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Mariano Rivera and his wife, Claraare adamant that they never covered up child sexual abuse … this after a new lawsuit alleging the opposite.
The New York Yankees legend and his partner, along with their lawyer, declined this Thursday morning. Joseph A. Rutasaid in a statement the allegations against the two “are completely wrong.”
The lawsuit was filed in New York earlier this month Mother a deer …who alleged that her minor daughter was sexually abused in 2018 at a Florida summer camp affiliated with Rivera's Refuge of Hope church.
Doe claimed she alerted the Riveras to the alleged abuse … but instead of investigating the matter, the Hall of Famer and his wife flew to Florida and “isolated each one individually and intimidated Jane A Doe into keeping quiet.” to protect the reputation of their church.
Doe also alleged that her daughter was abused later that year at a barbecue the Riveras hosted at their New York home.
Ruta said in the statement that the Riveras didn't know about the claims until 2022 – when a lawyer sent them a letter of demand.
“This was followed by a second letter in 2023 from another Florida law firm again requesting a financial settlement,” the attorney said.
“The lawsuit seeking monetary damages for the Riveras' alleged failure to respond to alleged incidents that were never reported to them is replete with inaccurate and misleading statements that we believe will not hold up in court,” stated Ruta.
“The Riveras are known throughout New York for their charitable work, particularly for their commitment to underprivileged children. It is unfortunate that they are being targeted by false accusations.”