New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment accusation
Investigation determined Dale Caldwell violated state ethics rules and engaged in harassing behavior
TL;DR
- New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned on Friday.
- The resignation followed a report accusing him of sexual harassment and ethics violations.
- Allegations included romantic advances toward a staffer's friend, advocating for his girlfriend's promotion, and bringing uninvited guests to events without reimbursement.
- Governor Mikie Sherrill called for Caldwell's resignation after the investigation found credible evidence.
- Sherrill appointed acting comptroller Shirley Emehelu as acting lieutenant governor.
- The change occurs weeks before the midterm elections, which Caldwell was overseeing.
- Caldwell's lawyer stated they would challenge the report's findings.