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Dr. Jerry L. Falwell Family Trust Sues Liberty University over Unauthorized Use of Dr. Falwell’s Trademark, Name and Image

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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LYNCHBURG, Va., July 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jerry Falwell, Jr. announced today that Liberty University is being sued on behalf of the Dr. Jerry L. Falwell Family Trust, of which he is a trustee and beneficiary.

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  • LYNCHBURG, Va., July 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jerry Falwell, Jr. announced today that Liberty University is being sued on behalf of the Dr. Jerry L. Falwell Family Trust, of which he is a trustee and beneficiary.
  • Upon his passing in 2007, Dr. Falwell left his intellectual property in the Trust for the benefit of his children.
  • “Liberty announced it is spending approximately $35 million of student tuition money on an ostentatious Disneyesque shrine, including an interactive hologram,” Falwell, Jr. said.
  • The lawsuit also alleges that Liberty is using Falwell intellectual property to solicit donations and to sell “naming rights” to rooms in the Jerry Falwell Center.

Abell Auction Co. Presents the Estate of Larry Flynt (1942-2021) on December 13

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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Abell Auction Co. is proud to present the estate of Larry Flynt (19422021), the iconic public figure who helmed the HUSTLER empire and worked tirelessly to expand the parameters of free speech in America.

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  • Abell Auction Co. is proud to present the estate of Larry Flynt (19422021), the iconic public figure who helmed the HUSTLER empire and worked tirelessly to expand the parameters of free speech in America.
  • The online auction will be held on Tuesday, December 13 at 9 a.m. PST.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221201005344/en/
    This Christmas photo of Larry Flynt and his wife Elizabeth Berrios was taken at the Los Angeles headquarters of Larry Flynt Publications in 2008.
  • Abell Auction Co. will offer treasured items from the Flynt estate at its December 13 online sale.

Jerry Falwell, Jr. Files Lawsuit Against Liberty University

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
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LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Jerry Falwell, Jr., the former President and Chancellor of Liberty University, sued the school founded by his father, Dr. Jerry Falwell, which Falwell, Jr. saved from financial collapse and built into the leading Evangelical Christian university in the world over his 13-year stewardship as President.

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  • LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Jerry Falwell, Jr., the former President and Chancellor of Liberty University, sued the school founded by his father, Dr. Jerry Falwell, which Falwell, Jr. saved from financial collapse and built into the leading Evangelical Christian university in the world over his 13-year stewardship as President.
  • In his Complaint filed in the Commonwealth of Virginia Circuit Court for the City of Lynchburg, Mr. Falwell claims that Liberty University needlessly injured and damaged his reputation through a series of statements, published in print and spoken in large public forums and streamed online, following his forced resignation from the University.
  • "We attempted to meet several times with the Liberty University Board of Trustees Executive Committee but were unsuccessful in doing so.
  • While I have nothing but love and appreciation for the Liberty community, and I had hoped to avoid litigation, I must take the necessary steps to restore my reputation and hopefully help repair the damage to the Liberty University brand in the process," he concluded.

Gov. Justice, Liberty University President Jerry Falwell, Jr. to hold press conference today in Martinsburg, WV

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020
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  • Justice and President Falwell will hold a press conference.
  • You can view the live stream by navigating to the Governor's Facebook , Twitter , or YouTube pages.
  • You can also view the livestream by navigating to Liberty University's Facebook , Twitter or YouTube pages, as well as by visiting Jerry Falwell Jr.'s Twitter .

New Think Tank Launched By Liberty University

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Saturday, November 30, 2019
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LYNCHBURG, Va., Nov. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --A new, national think tank was launched today by Liberty University, the private Christian University in Lynchburg, Virginia, that is dedicated to renewing and defending God-given freedoms in America and restoring Judeo-Christian-based principles in our national policies, institutions, and culture.

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  • LYNCHBURG, Va., Nov. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --A new, national think tank was launched today by Liberty University, the private Christian University in Lynchburg, Virginia, that is dedicated to renewing and defending God-given freedoms in America and restoring Judeo-Christian-based principles in our national policies, institutions, and culture.
  • The Falkirk Center for Faith and Liberty was founded by Liberty University President Jerry Falwell, Jr. and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk and will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty University under its 501(c)(3) charter.
  • We are delighted that Liberty University can play a part in this mission for Christ and American ideals."
  • It's an honor to partner with President Jerry Falwell and Liberty University on this purpose-driven mission that will be used to organize an army of believers in faith and liberty, from renowned pastors to young influencers, to renew our sacred freedoms and defend our deeply held convictions."

Liberty University President Jerry Falwell displays stained-glass windows recently removed from Southwestern Seminary

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Saturday, May 11, 2019
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LYNCHBURG, Va., May 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- At Liberty University's Baccalaureate Service on Friday night, President Jerry Falwell made a bold statement to the Southern Baptist Convention when he displayed two stained-glass windows that were recently removed from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's chapel.

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  • LYNCHBURG, Va., May 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- At Liberty University's Baccalaureate Service on Friday night, President Jerry Falwell made a bold statement to the Southern Baptist Convention when he displayed two stained-glass windows that were recently removed from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary's chapel.
  • The windows feature Liberty's founder, Dr. Jerry Falwell, and Dr. Jerry Vines, who delivered the Baccalaureate address.
  • The two windows were part of a larger collection that honored the leaders of the Conservative Resurgence among Southern Baptist churches.
  • Installed only a few years ago, the Falwell window was made possible by financial contributions from Liberty University.

Jerry Vines, Ben Carson address Liberty University graduates at Baccalaureate Service

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Saturday, May 11, 2019
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Dr. Ben Carson was among the special guests at Baccalaureate and spoke briefly to the graduates about building on their knowledge.

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  • Dr. Ben Carson was among the special guests at Baccalaureate and spoke briefly to the graduates about building on their knowledge.
  • Liberty President Jerry Falwell told the crowd of more than 10,000 that he is proud of the graduates' example of servanthood and community service and knows that the Class of 2019 will change the world for good.
  • "I have never had the opportunity to visit a university that embodies the teachings of Jesus Christ better than Liberty University," Kirk said.
  • Liberty University, founded in 1971, is the world's premier Christian university, one of the largest private, nonprofit universities in the nation, and the largest university in Virginia.

Liberty University Names Hugh Freeze As Its Next Head Football Coach

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Saturday, December 8, 2018
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LYNCHBURG, Va., Dec. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Liberty University President Jerry Falwell and Director of Athletics Ian McCaw have announced the hiring of Hugh Freeze as the ninth head coach in the history of the Flames' football program.

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  • LYNCHBURG, Va., Dec. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Liberty University President Jerry Falwell and Director of Athletics Ian McCaw have announced the hiring of Hugh Freeze as the ninth head coach in the history of the Flames' football program.
  • "We are proud to welcome Hugh Freeze and his family to Liberty University," said Liberty President Jerry Falwell.
  • Hugh Freeze is an asset to our university in so many ways, and we are excited for the future of Flames Football."
  • Liberty University, founded in 1971, is the world's premier Christian university, the largest private, nonprofit university in the nation, and the largest university in Virginia.