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New Jersey Globe • • nation
Key Points:
- Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell is preparing for a legal and political battle over allegations of inappropriate behavior toward women and possible ethics violations, with former Attorney General Peter Harvey now advising him.
- Harvey, a respected former federal and state prosecutor and skilled negotiator, brings significant legal expertise to Caldwell's defense amid the ongoing investigation.
- Caldwell has strongly denied the allegations, describing the situation as “a war with evil” and accusing the Sherrill administration of attempting to discredit him through an internal review led by a law firm.
- In a letter dated May 28, Caldwell formally rejected claims of pursuing women romantically while in office, and he cooperated with investigators without legal counsel at that time.
- The controversy may take on a racial dimension, as Caldwell is New Jersey’s first Black lieutenant governor, and some supporters suggest he may argue he is being unfairly targeted, complicating the political and legal context.
