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NJ Gov. Sherrill Calls Lt. Gov. Caldwell's Resignation
NJ Gov. Sherrill demands Lt. Gov. Caldwell resign after investigation finds repeated ethics violations and sexual harassment.
In brief
NJ Gov. Sherrill demands Lt. Gov. Caldwell resign after investigation finds repeated ethics violations and sexual harassment. NJ Gov. Sherrill ordered Lt. Gov. Caldwell's resignation following an independent investigation that found repeated ethics violations and sexual harassment. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Resignation Announcement
NJ Gov. Sherrill announced Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell's resignation following an independent investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior.
Investigation Findings
The investigation found Caldwell engaged in serious, repeated violations of state policy and failed to uphold his office responsibilities.
“engaged in serious, repeated violations of state policy and failed to uphold the responsibilities of his office”
Ethics Violations Details
Caldwell committed repeated ethics violations including seeking promotion for a state employee he was dating and making inappropriate comments to female staff.
Governor's Statement
Sherrill stated ethical lapses persisted despite warnings and trainings, with sexual harassment findings being extremely troubling and undermining organizational trust.
“The ethical lapses persisted despite multiple warnings and trainings”
Investigation Authority
The investigation was conducted by former New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino.
Resignation Deadline
Caldwell had until Friday to resign, but his attorneys pushed back against the findings, calling the process unnecessarily protracted and one-sided.
“This unnecessarily protracted and one-sided process lacked the requisite due process that should be afforded every citizen of this state”
What to remember
NJ Gov. Sherrill ordered Lt. Gov. Caldwell's resignation following an independent investigation that found repeated ethics violations and sexual harassment.
