New Jersey governor calls on lieutenant governor to resign after ethics investigation
Mikie Sherrill says Dale Caldwell ‘engaged in serious, repeated violations’ involving staffers and gifts
TL;DR
- New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has demanded the resignation of Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell.
- An investigation by a law firm hired by the governor's office concluded Caldwell violated state ethics and discrimination rules.
- The report cited an incident where Caldwell allegedly made discriminatory remarks after being rebuffed by a staffer's friend.
- Caldwell is also accused of violating ethics rules by trying to promote an employee he was dating and bringing personal guests to ticketed events without payment.
- Caldwell's lawyer disputes the allegations, claiming the investigation lacked due process and was one-sided.
- Governor Sherrill stated that Caldwell's ethical lapses continued despite warnings and training.