New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell has resigned from his post following the release of an investigative report detailing violations of state ethics rules and accusations of harassing behavior towards a female staffer. Governor Mikie Sherrill confirmed Caldwell submitted his resignation on Friday.

The report's findings prompted Caldwell's departure, marking a significant shift in the state's executive leadership. The specific nature of the harassment and other ethics violations has not been fully detailed publicly, but the investigation concluded that Caldwell's actions were in breach of established ethical standards.