Mariano Rivera and wife Clara
We did not cover up child sexual abuse
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Mariano Rivera and his wife, ClaraThey are adamant that they never covered up child sexual abuse. This follows a new lawsuit alleging otherwise.
The New York Yankees legend and his partner denied the allegations with their attorney Thursday morning. Joseph A. RutaIn a statement it said: charge “This is completely false” about the two men.
The lawsuit was filed in New York earlier this month. mother is female … He alleged in 2018 that her young daughter was sexually abused at a summer camp in Florida affiliated with Rivera’s church, Refuge of Hope.
Doe claimed she informed Riveras of the alleged abuse. But instead of investigating the matter, the Hall of Famer and his wife flew to Florida and “isolated and threatened Jane A Doe into silence to protect her.” The reputation of the church.
Doe also alleged that her daughter was abused at a barbecue that Riveras held at his New York home later that year.
Ruta said in a statement that Riveras did not learn about the allegations until 2022, when his lawyer sent him a demand letter.
“We subsequently received a second letter in 2023 from another law firm in Florida again requesting a financial settlement,” the attorney said.
“Rivera’s lawsuit seeking monetary damages for failing to act on an incident that was never reported is full of inaccurate and misleading statements that will undoubtedly not hold up in court,” Ruta said. He said. .
“The Riveras are known throughout New York for their commitment to philanthropy, especially serving underprivileged children. Unfortunately, they are being targeted by false claims.”
