MLB Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera and Wife Accused of Covering Up Child Sex Abuse, Court Docs Say
Allegations Against Mariano Rivera and His Wife: Lawsuit Claims Cover-Up of Child Sexual Abuse Mariano Rivera, the Hall of Fame closer for the New York Yankees, and his wife, Clara Rivera, are facing serious accusations of covering up child sexual abuse involving their church and home. A lawsuit, filed on January 16, 2025, in the Supreme Court of Westchester County, claims the couple was negligent in addressing the abuse of a young girl, referred to as “Jane Doe,” linked to their church, Refuge of Hope, in New Rochelle, New York. Mariano Rivera, known for his legendary 19-season career with the Yankees, serves as the lead pastor at Refuge of Hope, while Clara is responsible for the church's day-to-day operations. According to the lawsuit, the couple was aware of allegations that a young girl was being sexually abused by an older minor, identified as “MG,” during a 2018 summer internship in Florida. The internship, held at the Ignite Life Center in Gainesville, was spons...