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Maraya1969

(22,480 posts)
Fri Oct 30, 2020, 02:24 PM Oct 2020

Poor Jerry Falwell is suing Liberty for ruining his reputation.





https://apnews.com/article/jerry-falwell-lawsuits-lynchburg-45e11f1455980d0bed7961bf9c03daaf

Falwell sues Liberty, saying school damaged his reputation

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Jerry Falwell Jr. has sued Liberty University, alleging the evangelical school founded by his late pastor father damaged his reputation in a series of public statements that followed his resignation as president and chancellor in August amid a series of scandals.

The lawsuit filed in Lynchburg Circuit Court on Wednesday includes claims of defamation and breach of contract. It alleges that Liberty officials accepted what Falwell says are false claims about his involvement in an extramarital affair between his wife and a business partner of the couple’s and “moved quickly” to destroy his reputation.

“When Mr. Falwell and his family became the targets of a malicious smear campaign incited by anti-evangelical forces, Liberty University not only accepted the salacious and baseless accusations against the Falwells at face value, but directly participated in the defamation. This action seeks redress for the damage Liberty has caused to the reputation of Mr. Falwell and his family,” the lawsuit says.
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Poor Jerry Falwell is suing Liberty for ruining his reputation. (Original Post) Maraya1969 Oct 2020 OP
Not The Onion, apparently? mr_lebowski Oct 2020 #1
It'll be the first time I've ever pulled for Liberty. GaYellowDawg Oct 2020 #2
And just how did Jerry Jr.'s School Cartaphelius Oct 2020 #3
Literally caught with his pants down. LakeArenal Oct 2020 #4
Jerry, undo what you did and all will be right with everyone. NCjack Oct 2020 #5
Clearly, he is the innocent victim of anti-evangelical forces. BKDem Oct 2020 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author BKDem Oct 2020 #7
Mirror Jerry Brainfodder Oct 2020 #8
the counter suit by Liberty vs Falwell for ruining their reputation is an easy judgement beachbumbob Oct 2020 #9
Hilarious indeed malaise Oct 2020 #10
Getting one's picture taken with your pants unzipped... 3catwoman3 Oct 2020 #11
OMG, best laugh of the day! Keep it up, Jerry. So to speak. nt crickets Oct 2020 #12
How will the poor judge keep a straight face? FakeNoose Oct 2020 #13

GaYellowDawg

(4,447 posts)
2. It'll be the first time I've ever pulled for Liberty.
Fri Oct 30, 2020, 02:30 PM
Oct 2020

“Fuck ‘em all” is a little more accurate description of my viewpoint, though.

 

Cartaphelius

(868 posts)
3. And just how did Jerry Jr.'s School
Fri Oct 30, 2020, 02:31 PM
Oct 2020

fund out?

From the guy that was screwing Jerry Jr. and his wife for fun,
fame and fortune.

Ya! I can see how it is the school's fault.....

NOT!!!

BKDem

(1,733 posts)
6. Clearly, he is the innocent victim of anti-evangelical forces.
Fri Oct 30, 2020, 02:37 PM
Oct 2020

They are well-known for luring the chaste and faithful into hot, 3-way action. Damn them!

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3catwoman3

(23,993 posts)
11. Getting one's picture taken with your pants unzipped...
Fri Oct 30, 2020, 03:06 PM
Oct 2020

...probably puts you in the running for the old “hoist by/on his own petard” quote.

FakeNoose

(32,639 posts)
13. How will the poor judge keep a straight face?
Fri Oct 30, 2020, 04:11 PM
Oct 2020

It's hard to believe his lawyers went along with this lawsuit.
Somebody please clue him in!


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