“There's no excuse to be kept in the dark about people in their church in their community that are predators,” says Barker.

Brignola claims he played no role in the alleged incident, saying the complaint states it happened in Barker’s own home.

“We can’t be responsible for what happens in people’s homes when they leave and when their parents are making decisions about who is going to watch them and that is what is happening here […] and it’s deceitful in my opinion,” says Brignola.

Baker is suing under the New York State Child’s Victims Act. Governor Cuomo extended the window for victims to file until August 2021.