Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara, are reportedly implicated in a troubling lawsuit accusing them of covering up incidents of child sexual abuse that allegedly took place within their home and during a summer camp organized by their church. This shocking revelation comes from newly obtained documents, as reported by TMZ Sports.

The serious allegations detailed in the court filings were submitted this month in New York. Although neither Rivera nor his wife are direct defendants in the lawsuit, their names appear multiple times throughout the legal documents, raising significant concerns about their knowledge and actions regarding the reported abuse.

Mother A Doe claims in her legal documents that her daughter, identified only as Jane A Doe, was persuaded by Clara in 2018 to travel to Florida for an internship facilitated by the Refuge of Hope Church. This situation raises questions about the church’s influence and the circumstances surrounding the internship.

However, while there, Mother A Doe alleges that Jane A Doe suffered sexual abuse at the hands of an older camper referred to as ?MG.? Upon learning of the potential abuse, Mother A Doe asserts that she immediately informed Clara about the situation, highlighting the urgent need for protective measures.

The lawsuit states that Clara assured Mother A Doe that she would thoroughly investigate the allegations. However, the documents suggest that upon Clara and Mariano’s arrival at the camp, they allegedly ?each individually isolated and intimidated Jane A Doe to remain silent,? prioritizing the protection of their church and its summer program over the well-being of the victim.

Mother A Doe further alleges that the Riveras later reassured her that everything was fine, despite knowing that Jane A Doe was still vulnerable to further acts of sexual abuse by MG. This raises serious ethical concerns regarding their responsibility toward the safety of minors involved in their church activities.

After returning to New York from Florida, Mother A Doe claims that Jane A Doe experienced sexual abuse yet again, this time during a barbecue event hosted by the Riveras at their home. The lawsuit indicates that the Riveras and others present ?took no action to protect? the young girl from her abuser, showcasing a troubling pattern of negligence.

Years later, in 2021, Mother A Doe alleges that Jane A Doe was sexually abused again by a male adult who worked as a youth leader for the Riveras? Refuge of Hope. Once more, Mother A Doe highlights that those associated with the church failed to take appropriate measures to ensure her daughter’s safety, indicating a disturbing trend of negligence.

Mariano Rivera, who played for the Yankees from 1995 to 2013, is often regarded as the greatest closer in baseball history. Following his retirement, he became a pastor at Refuge of Hope, where his wife, Clara, was responsible for the daily operations, as reported by The Independent on Wednesday.