New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera and his wife are accused in a lawsuit of failing to protect a young girl who was sexually abused by an older child during a summer camp trip sponsored by their church.

The five-time World Series champion broke his silence on the bombshell lawsuit claiming he and his wife ignored and covered up alleged child sex abuse.

New York Yankees Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera and his wife Clara have been accused in a bombshell lawsuit of covering up the sexual abuse of a minor in their home and a 2018 summer camp