Falwell Jr. Says Liberty University Has “Gone Off the Rails” After it Sues Him for $40 Million

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Falwell claims the lawsuit is full of “lies and half truths.”

to his Instagram account with his arm around a pregnant woman with a bare midriff at a party on a yacht. Shortly thereafter, there were reports that a former pool attendant who had an affair with Falwell’s wife had been extorting the couple for money. The university claims Falwell knew full well news of the affair could come to light, which is why he “began to fashion a well-resourced exit strategy.

Liberty University claims Falwell breached his contract as well as his fiduciary duties to the school. It also alleges statutory conspiracy. The university is seeking $10 million for the breach of fiduciary duty and $10 million in compensatory damages on the conspiracy charge and claims that should be tripled as allowed under state law. After Falwell’s resignation, Liberty University said it would carry out an independent investigation but it has yet to release any information on the probe.

 

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