NJ Gov. Sherrill demands Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resign over ethics report
An independent investigation found Caldwell made unwanted advances, used a 'young sperm' remark, and misused his office for perks.
What to know
- An independent law firm found NJ Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell violated anti-discrimination and ethics rules, including an unwanted advance and a demeaning remark to a staffer.
- Gov. Mikie Sherrill has asked Caldwell to resign by Friday, citing a pattern of misconduct despite prior warnings and training.
- Caldwell's attorney disputes the process, saying the investigation was one-sided and denied his client a chance to respond to anonymous allegations.
- As of the coverage, Caldwell has not confirmed whether he will resign by the governor's deadline.
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Investigative report, Law firm investigation findings · The Independent ↗ · Sep 23
Dale Caldwell New Jersey Lieutenant Governor
Mikie Sherrill Governor of New JerseyThomas Calcagni Attorney for Dale Caldwell
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Caldwell's attorney disputes the findings
Thomas Calcagni, an attorney representing Caldwell, called the investigation one-sided and said his client was denied a meaningful opportunity to respond to anonymous allegations.
“The Lieutenant Governor was not provided a meaningful opportunity to address each of these anonymous allegations…”
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Sherrill asks Caldwell to resign by Friday
Governor Mikie Sherrill formally requested that Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell step down by Friday, saying the investigation found serious, repeated policy violations despite prior warnings and training.
“The investigation found that the Lieutenant Governor engaged in serious, repeated violations of state policy and failed to uphold the responsibilities of his office…”
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Law firm report finds Caldwell violated ethics, discrimination rules — An investigation by a hired law firm, published Wednesday, concluded Caldwell breached workplace anti-discrimination policy after making an advance toward a staff member's friend and, when rebuffed, telling the staffer 'you young women are looking for young sperm.' It also found he sought a promotion for a staffer he was dating and accepted free access to ticketed events for personal guests.
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