The namesake of the late Rev. Jimmy Falwell has exited from the evangelical Christian university his father founded.
CNN reports Jerry Falwell Jr. has resigned as president and chancellor of Liberty University.
The news comes a day after reports that the embattled evangelical leader took part in a sexual relationship with his wife and a former hotel pool attendant.
Liberty University’s Board of Trustees has accepted Falwell’s resignation, and also accepted his resignation from its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
On Monday, the school said Falwell had agreed to resign as Liberty’s president. However, Falwell then withdrew his resignation later that day.
