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Jerry Falwell Jr. Sues Liberty University, Claims Anti-Trump Groups Forced His Resignation

Ashe Schow
Jerry Falwell Jr. Sues Liberty University, Claims Anti-Trump Groups Forced His Resignation
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Jerry Falwell Jr., the former president of Liberty University who resigned amid a sex scandal, says he is now suing his former employer, alleging outside, anti-Trump forces were behind his ouster.

Falwell released a statement Thursday alleging Liberty took an accuser’s word over his and was persuaded by anti-Trump groups such as the Lincoln Project to force him out. Falwell said his lawsuit would include charges of defamation and breach of contract.

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