Yankees legend Mariano Rivera, wife deny covering up child sexual assault at multiple church events

Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara, have denied allegations of covering up sexual assault of a child in a lawsuit filed by a teenage girl identified as Jane Doe. The complaint alleges that Jane Doe was sexually abused multiple times at a church event connected to Clara Rivera’s senior pastor role. One of the assaults is said to have taken place at the Riveras’ primary residence in Rye, New York. The Riveras’ attorney stated that the allegations are false and the lawsuit is full of inaccurate statements. The Riveras own a church and LLC and have a partnership with Ignite Life Center, which is involved in a sexual abuse scandal. The lawsuit accuses the Riveras of isolating and intimidating Jane Doe to remain silent about the abuse. The complaint names the Riveras’ church and LLC as defendants. The lawsuit seeks a jury trial for monetary damages. Although not named as defendants, New York State law holds landowners responsible for actions on their property. Mariano Rivera, who played for the New York Yankees, is the all-time leader in saves and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019. the text you provide.

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