Falwell denies quitting evangelical college

The head of a major US evangelical college has denied reports he has quit his job amid allegations about his private life.

The Washington Post, the Associated Press and other US media reported his resignation on Monday, citing officials from the institution.

But the influential evangelical has now denied he has left the role.

Speaking to a Politico on Monday, Falwell Jr said the reports he had quit the post were untrue.

"I have not resigned. How did those reports get out? I don't know," he told the news site.

A senior official at Liberty University told CBS News: "Board leadership have been in discussion with Jerry Falwell and expect to be able to make a statement on Tuesday." They would not comment on the reports he had quit.

Jerry Falwell Jr took a leave of absence earlier this month after posting a photo of himself with trousers unzipped on Instagram.

Further scandals have since emerged, including from someone who claimed to have had a sexual relationship involving Mr Falwell Jr and his wife.

A prominent supporter of US President Donald Trump, he took over at the college after the death of his father, Jerry Falwell.