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Dale Caldwell resigns as N.J. lieutenant governor after sexual harassment finding
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns following sexual harassment investigation.
In brief
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigns following sexual harassment investigation. New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned after an investigation found serious ethical lapses and sexual harassment, stating he did not admit wrongdoing. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Dale Caldwell resigns
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned Friday after an investigation found serious, repeated violations of state policy including ethical lapses and sexual harassment.
Governor Sherrill announces resignation
Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced Caldwell's resignation at a Friday news conference, stating his decision allows the administration to move forward with important work serving New Jersey residents.
Sherrill's background on Caldwell
Sherrill picked Caldwell, a Methodist pastor and former Centenary University president, as her running mate last year after they were elected together in January.
Investigation findings
The investigation found Caldwell committed repeated ethics violations and sexual harassment, including seeking a promotion for a state employee he was dating and making inappropriate comments to female staff.
Sherrill's statement on ethics
Sherrill stated ethical lapses persisted despite multiple warnings and trainings, and the substantiated finding of sexual harassment is extremely troubling for the administration.
Caldwell's legal response
Caldwell's attorneys continue to deny misconduct, stating his resignation does not diminish their outrage and they are exploring legal remedies to ensure a true, balanced, and unbiased record.
Caldwell's resignation statement
Caldwell stated he resigned to avoid distracting from important administration work and did not admit wrongdoing, believing stepping aside serves New Jersey residents first.
At a glance
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned after an investigation found serious ethical lapses and sexual harassment, stating he did not admit wrongdoing.
