New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment accusation
Investigation determined Dale Caldwell violated state ethics rules and engaged in harassing behavior Dale Caldwell, the lieutenant governor of New Jersey, resigned from his position on Friday, after the release of a report accusing him of sexually harassing a female staffer, among other ethics violations. New Jersey’s governor, Mikie Sherrill, announced on Friday afternoon that Caldwell had…
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey's Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill is struggling to distance herself from her own Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell after allegations of inappropriate behavior surfaced. Sherrill gave Caldwell an ultimatum to resign by the end of the day in an attempt to end a scandal that could hinder her administration.
The allegations, which included inappropriate advances and discriminatory comments, came to light despite Caldwell's hand-picking by Sherrill for the role. Caldwell has denied the allegations and has shown no signs of stepping down willingly. As the lieutenant governor oversees elections and acts as governor in Sherrill's absence, his presence has come under scrutiny.
Republican politicians have criticized Sherrill's decision to keep Caldwell in the role, citing a lack of transparency from her administration.
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