A report has found that New Jersey’s lieutenant governor engaged in harassing behavior and violated state ethics rules, prompting his resignation. The allegations include misconduct toward a female staffer, though details of the investigation remain under review. Governor Mikie Sherrill confirmed the resignation was submitted earlier in the day, following the report’s release. The case raises broader questions about accountability in state leadership positions.
Investigation determined Dale Caldwell violated state ethics rules and engaged in harassing behaviorDale 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 submitted his resignation to her earlier in the day. Continue reading...