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New Jersey’s governor calls on her lieutenant governor to resign over ethics report
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced that Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell must resign by the next day following an independent investigation that found he violated state ethics and harassment policies.
- The investigation concluded Caldwell sexually harassed a young female staffer and her friend, misused his office to promote a romantic partner, and took personal guests to ticketed events without reimbursement.
- Caldwell’s lawyers strongly disputed the investigation's findings, claiming a lack of due process and insufficient opportunity to address anonymous allegations.
- State Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco called the findings disappointing and urged legislative action if Caldwell does not resign voluntarily.
- Caldwell, New Jersey’s secretary of state and only the fourth lieutenant governor in the state's history, has been performing gubernatorial duties during the ongoing investigation.
