Mariano Rivera, wife Clara
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Mariano Rivera and his wife, claraAdamant that they never covered up child sexual abuse … this after a new lawsuit filed another allegation.
The New York Yankees legend and his partner issued a denial Thursday morning … with their attorney, Joseph A. Rutasaid in a statement that the allegations against the two are “completely false.”
A lawsuit was filed in New York earlier this month Mother A Do … who alleged that in 2018, her minor daughter was sexually assaulted at a summer camp in Florida affiliated with Rivera’s church, Refuge of Hope.
Doe claimed he informed Rivers of the alleged abuse … but said that instead of investigating the matter, the Hall of Famer and his wife flew to Florida and “were each isolated separately and Be silent to save the bullied Jane A Doe”. The reputation of their church.
Doe also claimed that later that year, her daughter was abused at a barbeque that Rivers helped throw at their New York home.
Riveras didn’t even know about the claims until 2022 — when an attorney sent him a subpoena, Ruta said in the statement.
“This was followed by a second letter in 2023 from a different Florida law firm, again requesting a financial settlement,” the lawyer said.
“The lawsuit, which seeks financial damages for Rivers’ alleged failure to act on alleged incidents that were never reported to them, is replete with false and misleading statements that we have no doubt the court won’t run in,” Ruta said. was told
“The Riveras are known throughout New York for their charitable work and especially for their commitment to serving underprivileged children. It is unfortunate that they are being targeted by false allegations.”
