Mariano Rivera, the former New York Yankees pitcher, is under legal scrutiny as a lawsuit accuses him and his wife of hiding sexual assault allegations against a minor. The lawsuit details how the couple allegedly intimidated the girl to maintain silence to shield their church, Refuge of Hope, which they helped establish. The complaint was filed in Westchester by the girl and her mother, whose identities are kept private for protection. Their attorney criticized the Riveras for failing to ensure children's safety at the church, complicating the church's reputation within the Assemblies of God organization.
The lawsuit claims that Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara, isolated a young girl to keep her silent about repeated sexual assaults, implicating their efforts to protect a church they helped found.
Attorney Adam Horowitz stated that the Riveras failed in their responsibility to ensure the safety of children within the church, raising significant concerns about the church’s protective measures.
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