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BREAKING: Liberty board says outside firm will investigate university’s finances
Falwell's era as president will come under scrutiny, trustees add.
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The Liberty University Board of Trustees announced a “leading forensic firm” will conduct an investigation into the university’s operations during Jerry Falwell Jr.’s 13-year tenure as president. The firm, which
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UPDATED: After back and forth, Falwell has resigned from Liberty
University's trustees accept letter of resignation, effective immediately
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Updated 2:30 p.m., Aug. 25 Liberty University confirmed Tuesday afternoon that Jerry Falwell Jr. has resigned as president, chancellor and member of its board of directors. According to a news
UPDATED: After saying resignation reports were ‘false,’ Falwell reportedly resigns
Said he did not plan to resign from Liberty University, despite controversy
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Update, Aug. 25: According to an interview with ABC News late Monday, Falwell says he has tendered his letter of resignation as president of Liberty University. Earlier: Although other news outlets
UPDATED: Ex-associate claims sexual relationship involving Jerry and Becki Falwell
Suspended Liberty University president says man threatened to publicize "inappropriate relationship" with his wife
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RELATED STORY: Despite saying earlier Monday that reports of his resignation were “completely false,” Jerry Falwell Jr. said in a late-night interview with ABC News that he tendered his resignation as
Liberty board confirms Jerry Falwell Jr.’s indefinite leave
University says no decision made on whether to retain Falwell as president
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Update, Aug. 24: In a statement, Jerry Falwell Jr. alleges former friend blackmailed his family over affair with Falwell’s wife. At a special meeting Friday, Liberty University’s Board of Trustees
Liberty University names interim chairman
Allen McFarland will serve in role while Jerry Prevo serves as acting president
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Liberty University announced Tuesday it has appointed the vice chair of its board of trustees, Allen McFarland, as the board’s interim chairman. He will serve in this role while Chairman
Liberty University chair Jerry Prevo appointed acting president
Prevo replaces Falwell, who is on indefinite leave of absence
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The executive committee of Liberty University’s board of trustees has appointed its chairman as acting president while Jerry Falwell Jr. takes an indefinite leave of absence, which took effect Friday.
Falwell agrees to immediate indefinite leave of absence from Liberty
Liberty's board of trustees asked Falwell to take leave
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UPDATE: Board of Trustees Chairman Jerry Prevo has been appointed acting president during Falwell’s absence. Liberty University President and Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. has agreed to immediately take an indefinite leave
Former Liberty football coach and player return as executive VPs
Turner Gill, Kelvin Edwards will focus on diversity and inclusion
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Liberty University announced Tuesday its former football coach, Turner Gill, and Liberty alumnus and former NFL player Kelvin Edwards will join its executive team in positions focusing on diversity and