✅Gov. Mikie Sherrill says an investigation found repeated violations of state policy
✅ Sherrill says the findings include substantiated sexual harassment
✅ The governor is giving Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell until Friday to resign
Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell to resign by Friday after an investigation determined he “engaged in serious, repeated violations of state policy,” according to the governor.
The New Jersey Globe first reported allegations of inappropriate behavior involving women and an offer of a state job involving Caldwell, who also serves as New Jersey’s secretary of state. The Globe reported that Sherrill’s administration launched the investigation and that former New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino is leading it.
“If the evidence warrants, I will take appropriate action quickly,” Sherrill said.
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Sherrill cites sexual harassment finding in investigation
In a statement Thursday night, Sherrill said Caldwell “failed to uphold the responsibilities of his office.” She called for his resignation and gave him until Friday to do so.
The governor did not disclose specific allegations examined by the investigation. She said the investigation examined the evidence, followed the facts and protected everyone’s privacy.
“These violations substantiated in the investigation reflect a pattern of behavior that does not meet the standards of this Administration. The ethical lapses persisted despite multiple warnings and trainings. The substantiated finding of sexual harassment is extremely troubling. I’ve seen firsthand how a hostile culture can undermine everyone’s ability to succeed. It’s insidious and ruptures the trust within an organization,” Sherrill said.
Sherrill called the investigation “thorough and impartial.” She said it was conducted by her administration’s chief ethics officer and a “respected former Attorney General.”
The New Jersey Globe previously reported that Christopher Porrino had begun an investigation in June.
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