Liberty University said they were seeking millions of dollars in damages in a civil lawsuit against Falwell, over allegations that he breached an employment contract<\/p>\n
But Falwell called the lawsuit “a power grab” on Saturday, and said the action was “full of lies and half-truths,” through a series of tweets.<\/p>\n
“The Exec Comm of the LU Board has made yet another attempt to defame me and discredit my record following a series of harsh and unnecessary actions against my children, [wife] Becki, and me,” he wrote.<\/p>\n
Falwell then added: “I always abided by the requirements that applied to everyone on the University staff. This lawsuit is full of lies and half truths, and I assure you that I will defend myself vigorously,” before stating that his family has now been banned from the university’s campus.<\/p>\n
“We were threatened with arrest if we walk on campus. My son was told he was being fired after yrs of service for no reason other than I was a public figure. A big power grab to rule LU and $2 billion endowment I built,” he added.<\/p>\n
\nLiberty University is suing former leader Jerry Falwell Jr. for millions in damages. It says Falwell failed to disclose an alleged extortion attempt by a man who had a yearslong sexual relationship with Falwell\u2019s wife.https:\/\/t.co\/kzTlUhBjTn<\/a><\/p>\n
— The Associated Press (@AP) April 16, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n