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Riverside Sex Abuse Trial: Famed Church Settles With Former Basketball Player
- Riverside Church settled the first CVA case with former player Daryl Powell after a trial potential, ending the specific abuse dispute before a jury.
- Powell testified that coach Ernie Lorch abused him, including groping, paddling, and 'jockstrap checks' during his time with Riverside Hawks.
- The CVA allows survivors to sue years or decades after abuse, enabling Powell's case to proceed despite the time elapsed.
- Judge Alexander Tisch called the settlement confidential, indicating terms were not disclosed publicly.
- Powell framed the settlement as a step toward justice for other survivors, not just a financial resolution.
- Lorch’s death in 2012 is noted as part of the broader history of abuse within the Riverside program.
- The case underscored Riverside’s alleged failure to supervise Lorch and protect players.
- Powell testified that the abuse affected his adult relationships and PTSD assessment, with therapy costs estimated at half a million dollars.
- The Riverside cases span decades, with the church’s basketball program producing numerous high-level players.
- Court records show Powell testified to broader patterns of abuse beyond his individual experience.
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