>>Liberty University, Jerry Falwell Jr. Reach a Settlement
(Lynchburg, VA) -- Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University have reached a settlement, ending all legal and personal disputes.Preview: Voicer Script:
The university will pay Falwell an undisclosed sum in retirement and severance payments, and they have agreed on the use of Jerry Falwell Sr.'s name and likeness. The Washington Post reports both parties have taken responsibility for their mistakes, with Falwell apologizing for errors in judgment during his leadership. Falwell resigned in 2020 amid personal scandals, including a provocative photo and allegations of his wife's extramarital affair.