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Liberty University agrees to pay Jerry Falwell Jr. $15 million in settlement following 2020 resignation scandal

Liberty University has agreed to pay Jerry Falwell Jr. $15 million to settle lawsuits following his 2020 resignation amid a public scandal. The agreement, disclosed in the university's 2023-2024 tax form, includes a $5.5 million payout for litigation and nearly $10 million in retirement benefits. The settlement ends years of legal disputes, marking a significant moment in the history of the prominent US institution, which has also faced federal penalties over its handling of campus sexual violence.