August 24, 2020

By MTmofo (of the Daily Kos community)

Daily Kos

Jerry Falwell Jr., suspended as president of Virginia’s Christian-focused Liberty University after a string of embarrassing acts, today said that he has suffered depression caused by a former family friend who had an affair with his wife and has been threatening to expose it.

In a statement exclusively to [the Washington Examiner] Secrets, Falwell revealed his wife Becki’s affair for the first time, said it was short lived and that the two reconciled quickly.

But, they claimed, her former lover has threatened them over the past several years and they are done with it hanging over their heads.

“I’m just tired of it,” said Falwell of the anxiety he’s felt about the affair becoming public and embarrassing his family and Liberty. “It’s just got to end,” he added.

The 1,200-word statement -- shown below -- followed the Liberty board’s decision to put Falwell on paid leave after he posted a “costume party” picture of him on a yacht with his pants partially unzipped and his arm around his wife's assistant.

For full article and Jerry Falwell Jr.’s statement see the conservative Washington Examiner.

BuzzFlash Update: In response to Falwell’s “confession” statement and interview with the Washington Examiner, the “poolboy,” Giancarlo Granda, has leveled sordid charges against both Falwells, including that Jerry Falwell Jr. liked to watch Granda having sex with Falwell’s wife. Stay tuned, this is going to get more tawdry.

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