Pool boy says Jerry Falwell Jr. 'enjoyed watching' him have sex with his wife

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A former pool attendant at Jerry Falwell Jr.'s home has come forward with allegations that Falwell and his wife Becki enjoyed watching him have sex with Becki. The claims add to the controversy surrounding Falwell's tenure as president of Liberty University, which he resigned from in 2020 amid a series of personal scandals.

Why it matters

The allegations against Falwell, a prominent evangelical leader, could further damage the reputation of Liberty University and the broader evangelical Christian movement, which has faced a reckoning over abuses of power and sexual misconduct by some of its most high-profile figures.

The details

The pool attendant, who has not been named publicly, says he had a years-long sexual relationship with Becki Falwell, and that Jerry Falwell Jr. would sometimes watch and participate. The Falwells have acknowledged that Becki had an affair, but have denied Jerry's involvement. The pool attendant's claims, if true, would contradict the Falwells' account and raise questions about Jerry Falwell Jr.'s leadership and ethics during his time at Liberty University.

• The alleged sexual relationship between the pool attendant and Becki Falwell began in 2012.
• Jerry Falwell Jr. resigned as president of Liberty University in August 2020 amid a series of personal scandals.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The allegations against the Falwells are likely to be the subject of further investigation and reporting, as they raise serious questions about the former university president's conduct and leadership.