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"There's a lot of blood": Falwell injured in fall while drinking, according to 911 call.
WSET Television ^ | September 18, 2020 | WSET Staff

Posted on 09/20/2020 11:09:27 AM PDT by L.A.Justice

BEDFORD Co., Va. (WSET) -- A few days after resigning as Liberty University's president, Jerry Falwell Jr. was injured in a fall after drinking, according to a 911 call obtained by WSET.

According to the 911 call, on Sunday, Aug. 30, Falwell was reportedly injured and his wife, Becki Falwell, called 911 to report he had fallen down the stairs and was bleeding.

"It was night time and he fell from the stairs and there's a lot of blood right now," Becki told the Bedford County dispatcher.

According to the call, Becki said that Falwell had been drinking but wouldn't say if he was "drinking heavily" when the dispatcher asked.

“I’m not going to answer that question,” she said.

When the dispatcher restated the question, stating she was just trying to help them, Becki said he may have had "just a little bit."

When the dispatcher asked for her name, Becki said, “the more I tell you, the name, the more you’re going to understand why we’re not talking to you right now, I'm sorry."

Falwell resigned Monday, Aug. 24. after reports said his wife had a sexual relationship with another man.

He said the affair only lasted for a short time and the two reconciled quickly. Falwell claims the affair sent him into a depression he said was “like living on a roller coaster.”

On Aug. 31, Liberty’s board of trustees announced an investigation of Falwell's tenure as president. That same day Bedford County dispatchers received a 911 call from Becki.

Becki said Falwell didn't want to go to the hospital because he was being stubborn. She stated he was bleeding from the head, ear, and nose.

According to a dispatch log obtained by ABC13, the first responder who went to the Falwells' home that night reported Falwell had cuts on his face and slurred speech.

The log said the cuts were reportedly from a trash can that had empty alcohol containers in it.

A family friend of the Falwells told ABC13 that alcohol was not a factor in the fall.

They say Jerry lost his footing on steps inside the home and sustained a bad cut to the face. Becki tended to the wound and they both went to bed.

The family friend adds that a few hours later, Jerry woke up with blood all over his face, pillow, and sheets.

Out of an abundance of caution, Becki called 911 for an ambulance. The family friend notes that under pressure from the dispatcher, she noted that Jerry had consumed alcohol, but he only had some wine after the fall to help relax.

The family friend adds that Jerry only received a bandage for his cuts and did not go to the hospital.


TOPICS: Religion
KEYWORDS: 911call; addiction; alcoholism; beckifalwell; bedfordcounty; etoh; falwelljr; falwelljrscandal; jerryfalwell; libertyuniversity; virginia
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What a terrible accident...I am sure that he is doing OK now...He will be paid millions by Liberty University for leaving...

Mr. Granda, the pool boy, gave an interview to Washington Post...

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/jerry-becki-falwell-affair-giancarlo-granda-trump/2020/09/18/456a1568-eccc-11ea-b4bc-3a2098fc73d4_story.html

Mr. Granda mentioned suicide one day when he sent a text message to Mr. and Mrs. Falwell...He was trying to "move on"...He was very frustrated with them...They would not pay him the money for him to leave the business, that he set up with the couple...

The Post reporter did see the screenshots of Facetime conversation with Mr. and Mrs. Falwell...Mr. Granda had a Facetime talk with Mrs. Falwell...She was topless, drinking wine...Jerry was watching...

1 posted on 09/20/2020 11:09:27 AM PDT by L.A.Justice
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To: L.A.Justice

Sounds like he needs Jesus.


2 posted on 09/20/2020 11:11:09 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: L.A.Justice

Did he fall into a set of golf clubs?


3 posted on 09/20/2020 11:12:26 AM PDT by Larry Lucido
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To: L.A.Justice

What a mess.


4 posted on 09/20/2020 11:12:59 AM PDT by rdl6989
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To: L.A.Justice

So sad.


5 posted on 09/20/2020 11:13:03 AM PDT by IgnorerOfLiberals
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To: L.A.Justice

Jim Baker has offered his good offices.


6 posted on 09/20/2020 11:13:13 AM PDT by donozark (We grow too soon old and too late smart.)
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To: L.A.Justice

I guess he fell well.


7 posted on 09/20/2020 11:14:18 AM PDT by crusty old prospector
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To: L.A.Justice

Fall. Push. Both four letter worlds. Coincidence? I think not. Lol.


8 posted on 09/20/2020 11:15:51 AM PDT by Vermont Lt
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To: L.A.Justice
Is he drinking heavily?

Is there any other kind?


9 posted on 09/20/2020 11:16:28 AM PDT by Delta 21
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To: L.A.Justice

Sad state of affairs. Many hypocritical charlatans have hijacked Christianity in the United States for their narrow personal benefit, enrichment, access to power and usage. They’ll pay for it. It is so written.


10 posted on 09/20/2020 11:16:54 AM PDT by AmericanInTokyo
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To: L.A.Justice

I guess someone needs to teach him that you don’t mix your drink by swallowing it and falling down the stairs.


11 posted on 09/20/2020 11:17:13 AM PDT by Wilhelm Tell (True or False? This is not a tag line.)
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To: L.A.Justice
The most shocking thing about this whole sordid mess was learning that the wife screwing the pool boy was a real thing. I thought this only happened in porn films and letters to Penthouse.
12 posted on 09/20/2020 11:18:45 AM PDT by Drew68
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To: L.A.Justice

He’s a damned freak show kinkbot charlatan

Shame buddy shame

You need to find redemption or you are not going to be too happy at Yachthalla

What irks me most was how they had their little party deriding common folk hillbillies

Snobs masquerading as Christians on their incredibly expensive leased boat imitating rednecks and him with his drawers unzipped with his arms around a not overly clothed pregnant woman....wine in hand

Bye as they say...go away

Some televangelist slot in Kenner LA will open for you soon enough.....

You can cry on cue


13 posted on 09/20/2020 11:21:44 AM PDT by wardaddy (I applaud Jim Robinson for his comments on the Southern Monuments decision ...thank you run the tra)
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To: dfwgator

Sounds like Satan found an open window to me


14 posted on 09/20/2020 11:22:09 AM PDT by wardaddy (I applaud Jim Robinson for his comments on the Southern Monuments decision ...thank you run the tra)
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15 posted on 09/20/2020 11:24:15 AM PDT by wardaddy (I applaud Jim Robinson for his comments on the Southern Monuments decision ...thank you run the tra)
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To: L.A.Justice

Power and money, I would think, can easily corrupt the strongest of men (and women). Apparently, something has contributed to the fall from grace that are the Falwells; I suspect power and money, not to mention the stress of filling the big footprints left by their fathers. Richard Roberts and his wife are other examples. We must remember, God has no grandchildren; each individual must come to him as His son or daughter, NOT His grandchildren.


16 posted on 09/20/2020 11:24:36 AM PDT by Flaming Conservative ((Pray without ceasing))
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To: L.A.Justice

Jerry Falbad?


17 posted on 09/20/2020 11:25:05 AM PDT by Craftmore
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To: dfwgator

Sounds like AA is a great place for him to get back on the road to recovery.


18 posted on 09/20/2020 11:26:17 AM PDT by mosaicwolf
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To: L.A.Justice

Sounds Jr needs prayers because he seems lost and confused


19 posted on 09/20/2020 11:26:35 AM PDT by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Arthur Wildfire! March; Berosus; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; ...
Given the choice between voting drunk Falwell Jr or sober Joe Biden...
cdfvxbvcvbcvbcv

20 posted on 09/20/2020 11:28:29 AM PDT by SunkenCiv (Imagine an imaginary menagerie manager imagining managing an imaginary menagerie.)
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