Jerry Falwell Jr.
Jerry Falwell’s legal battle with Liberty University — and his brother — escalates
By Bob Smietana and Jack Jenkins — September 20, 2023
(RNS) — In an amended complaint filed in federal court last week, Falwell Jr. alleged several board members diverted university funds to private causes and overlooked sexual misconduct by former leaders.
Falwell Jr. sues Liberty University, alleging trademark infringement
By Jack Jenkins — July 31, 2023
(RNS) — In a statement, a Liberty University spokesperson insisted the school 'is confident it will ultimately prevail in this case.'
We got here because too many good people put their head in the sand
By Karen Swallow Prior — November 7, 2022
(RNS) — Negligence is not only a vice — sometimes it’s a crime.
New Hulu documentary recaps rise of Moral Majority and downfall of Jerry Falwell Jr.
By Emily McFarlan Miller — November 3, 2022
(RNS) — ‘God Forbid,’ which clocks in at nearly two hours and carries a TV-MA rating, released this week on streaming platform Hulu.
‘The Righteous Gemstones’ laughs with Christians, not at them
By Jillian Cheney — February 11, 2022
(RNS) — The Gemstones represent some truths about many filthy-rich televangelists and church leaders, priming them to be a perfect parable for Christianity, for those who have ears to hear.
Rachael Denhollander, Liberty students to hold rally calling for abuse investigation
By Bob Smietana — November 3, 2021
(RNS) — A school official said that the general public is not allowed to protest on campus.
Former Liberty University spokesman Scott Lamb sues school for retaliation
By Bob Smietana — October 25, 2021
(RNS) — Scott Lamb was Liberty's primary spokesman during the final years of Jerry Falwell Jr.'s tenure as president of the university.
Liberty University sued by former diversity officer, NFL player Kelvin Edwards
By Bob Smietana — July 5, 2021
(RNS) — The school said in a statement that President Jerry Prevo had determined that hiring Edwards was ‘among his predecessor’s mistakes.’
Falwell: Liberty University lawsuit is excuse to shame him
By Associated Press — June 4, 2021
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) — Jerry Falwell Jr. claims the suit focuses on his wife's personal life while not addressing his "actions as the leader of Liberty."
Jerry Falwell Jr. cancels Liberty graduation party at family farm due to health concerns
By Emily McFarlan Miller — May 3, 2021
(RNS) — Falwell said canceling the party was 'a major disappointment to us since we wanted to celebrate the success of the graduating students and show them our appreciation.'
Falwell invites Liberty students to ‘real’ graduation party at his farm despite lawsuit
By Emily McFarlan Miller and Jack Jenkins — April 30, 2021
(RNS) — 'If you're not a senior but you're dating one, you can come, too,' said Jerry Falwell Jr., who resigned as president of Liberty University last year in the wake of multiple scandals.
Liberty University’s lawsuit against Falwell is an admission of guilt
By Marybeth Davis Baggett — April 26, 2021
(RNS) — The stronger they make their case about Falwell’s misbehavior, the more they incriminate themselves.
How will evangelical schools teach about the Capitol attack?
By Doug Pagitt — April 22, 2021
(RNS) — The conservative evangelical education system has become a pipeline of extremism.
Liberty University sues former President Jerry Falwell Jr. for $10 million, citing conspiracy, breach of contract
By Bob Smietana — April 16, 2021
(RNS) — Liberty University claims its former president failed to live up to the school's moral code.
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