Trey Falwell sues Liberty University, the school his father once led Trey Falwell, the son of Jerry Falwell Jr., has filed a lawsuit against Liberty University, alleging that the school violated his 15-year employment contract. The case, first reported by Daniel Silliman of the Roys Report, centers on a personal services contract signed in January 2016 between Falwell and his father, Jerry Falwell Jr. The contract, which expires in June 2030, guaranteed Falwell a salary of $88,000, annual 5% raises, a $600 monthly car allowance, free tuition, and other benefits. According to the lawsuit, his salary was increased to $220,000 in 2017. The contract stipulates that it would become void if Falwell was fired for cause. Otherwise, the university was obligated to continue paying him until 2030, even if he was terminated without cause. Falwell alleges that he was fired in April 2021, approximately 10 months after his father resigned as president of the school. The lawsuit claims that upon termination, he became entitled to continued payments of his then-current salary and other benefits, totaling $1,750,000. Lawyers for Falwell did not immediately respond to a request for comment regarding the five-year delay in filing a claim for wages. Liberty University has denied the allegations, stating that the lawsuit is without merit and that the university will vigorously defend the case. A spokesman for the school told RNS, “Liberty University disputes the allegations about Trey Falwell’s termination without cause and that he is entitled to compensation. The lawsuit is without merit, and the University will vigorously defend this case.” This is not the first legal action involving the Falwell family and Liberty University. After Jerry Falwell Jr.#liberty_university #trey_falwell #jerry_falwell_jr #jonathan_falwell #thomas_road_baptist_church
Liberty Twilight Qualifier Set for Wednesday as Track Team Concludes Regular Season Liberty University’s track and field team will host its final regular-season meet of the 2026 outdoor campaign on Wednesday at the newly resurfaced Matthes-Hopkins Track Complex. The Liberty Twilight Qualifier will serve as a key opportunity for the Flames’ 23 seniors to compete at their home facility before the NCAA Division I East First Rounds meet. The event will feature athletes from 28 colleges and universities, including teams from Duke, NC State, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Hampton, High Point, and Radford. The meet will begin at 11 a.m. with the women’s discus, women’s long jump, and lower-seeded sections of the men’s pole vault. A senior recognition ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m., followed by running events starting at 1:55 p.m. Live results will be available through Blue Ridge Timing, and weather conditions are expected to include mid-70s temperatures, rain, thunderstorms, and a southwest breeze that will provide a tailwind for sprints and hurdles. The senior ceremony will honor 23 athletes, including 11 Lady Flames and 12 Flames. Notable participants include Rebecca Allen, Emily Atha, Patasha Bryan, Meredith Engle, Paige Greenhagel, Mahogany Mobley, Jessica Palisca, Stephanie Robson, Isabela Ross, Katrina Schlenker, Katie Sigerud, Sean Aiken, Beau Backes, Josh Blalock, Hunter Bleam, Jack Cottrell, Christian Hicks, Isaiah Idore, Nicholas Kiprotich, Brendan Pitcher, Ben Shughart, Ethan Stansbury, and Gabriel Willis. The event will also provide a final chance for athletes to qualify for the NCAA East First Rounds meet, which will be held May 27-30 in Lexington, Ky. The top 48 competitors in each event at the end of the season will earn a spot in the NCAA meet.#duke #virginia #nc_state #liberty_university #mattheshopkins_track_complex
