RICHMOND, Va. — Liberty University has filed a civil lawsuit against its former leader, Jerry Falwell Jr., seeking tens of millions in damages after the two parted ways acrimoniously last year. Damaging Information Withheld for 'Personal Protection' The complaint, filed Thursday in Lynchburg Circuit Court, alleges Falwell crafted a “well-resourced...
Liberty Announces Investigation Into Falwell’s Tenure
RICHMOND, Va. — Liberty University is opening an independent investigation into Jerry Falwell Jr.'s tenure as president, a wide-ranging inquiry that will include financial, real estate and legal matters, the evangelical school's board announced Monday. In a statement, the board said it had retained an outside firm to investigate “all...
Jerry Falwell Jr. Resigns as Head of Liberty University
RICHMOND, Va. — Jerry Falwell Jr. resigned Monday from his leadership post at evangelical Liberty University amid allegations related to his wife’s sexual encounters with a much younger business partner, according to a school official. A formal announcement from the school was expected later Monday, according to the official, who...
Falwell Says Wife Had Affair, Family Faced Blackmail Attempt
RICHMOND, Va. — Jerry Falwell Jr., currently on a leave of absence as the leader of evangelical Liberty University, has released a statement saying that he is seeking help for the “emotional toll” from an affair his wife had with a man who he says later threatened his family. Falwell...
Falwell Apologizes for Tweet That Included Racist Photo
RICHMOND, Va. — Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. apologized Monday for a tweet that included a racist photo that appeared on Gov. Ralph Northam's medical school yearbook page decades ago. “After listening to African American LU leaders and alumni over the past week and hearing their concerns, I understand...