The U.S. Department of Education announced a record-breaking $14 million fine for Liberty University, citing violations of campus crime reporting laws. The fine, the largest for Clery Act violations, follows a two-year federal investigation revealing systematic underreporting of complaints and discouragement of student reporting.
As part of the settlement, the conservative Christian school in Lynchburg, Virginia, will allocate an additional $2 million for Clery Act-compliant campus safety improvements, reported CNN. Founded by the late Jerry Falwell, the university will undergo two years of strict monitoring to ensure adherence to safety guidelines.
