Liberty University Announces ‘Thorough’ Investigation Into Falwell’s Presidency

Liberty University Announces ‘Thorough’ Investigation Into Falwell’s Presidency

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Liberty University on Monday announced it is launching an independent investigation into all facets of its operations under Jerry Falwell Jr., the evangelical college's embattled president who resigned from his position last week after a string of personal scandals.

Liberty University was founded by Falwell's father nearly 50 years ago.



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Liberty University's Board of Trustees has hired one of the world's leading forensic firms to conduct the "thorough“ investigation, according to a Monday statement.





The investigation will delve into "financial, real estate and legal matters,“ the school explains. 





Liberty University did not immediately respond to Forbes's questions about the specifics of the