Archive · 22 May 2025
Liberty University Settles Lawsuits with Jerry Falwell Jr. for $15M
Jerry Falwell Jr., the former leader of Liberty University, will receive $15 million from the university to end a long-standing legal battle.
This payment resolves lawsuits that began after Falwell Jr. left his position in 2020.
The controversy stemmed from a photo scandal and allegations involving Falwell Jr., his wife, and another man.
The settlement includes $5.5 million to resolve the lawsuits, in addition to nearly $10 million in retirement funds.
Both parties have expressed regret over the lengthy legal proceedings.
Liberty University has also faced other issues, including a federal penalty for how it handled reports of sexual violence on campus.
Liberty University reached a $15 million settlement with former president Jerry Falwell Jr.
The settlement resolves lawsuits related to Falwell Jr.'s 2020 resignation.
Falwell Jr. will receive $5.5 million to settle the lawsuits, plus retirement funds.
The resignation followed a photo scandal and allegations of misconduct.
The university faced external scrutiny and a federal penalty for handling of sexual violence reports.
- Who
- Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University.
- What
- Liberty University settled lawsuits with Jerry Falwell Jr. for $15 million.
- When
- Settlement finalized in 2024; Falwell Jr. resigned in August 2020.
- Where
- Liberty University.
- Why
- To resolve legal disputes stemming from his 2020 resignation.
- Settlement Amount
- $15 million
- Parties Involved
- Jerry Falwell Jr., Liberty University
- Reason for Settlement
- Lawsuits following Falwell Jr.'s 2020 resignation
- Settlement Breakdown
- $5.5 million to settle lawsuits, ~$10 million retirement
- Date of Resignation
- August 2020