New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell under investigation for alleged misconduct
An outside law firm is interviewing complainants and witnesses as the probe examines alleged misconduct and possible ethics violations, officials said.
- Governor Mikie Sherrill's administration is investigating Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell for alleged misconduct, the New Jersey Globe confirmed on Friday.
- Former New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino is leading the internal inquiry, which began last month and involves interviewing state employees and witnesses.
- Allegations against Caldwell include "inappropriate behavior" with women and "possible ethics violations that include the purported offer of state jobs."
- Governor's Office spokesperson Sean Higgins said the administration "cannot confirm or deny potential personnel matters" while the governor expects officials to hold themselves to high standards.
- State Sen. Tony Bucco called for Caldwell to temporarily step down, noting that Caldwell served as acting governor for three days last week while under investigation.
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New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell Under Investigation for Alleged Misconduct
Trenton, New Jersey — New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell is under investigation over allegations of inappropriate behavior toward women and possible ethics violations, including claims involving the potential offer of state jobs. The inquiry was initiated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s administration and is being led by former New Jersey Attorney General Christopher Porrino and other attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler LLP. Investigators have been intervie…
State GOP demands immediate resignation of embattled N.J. Lt. Gov. Caldwell
The New Jersey Republican Party on Sunday called for embattled Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell to resign immediately, while continuing to raise questions about why an internal investigation into allegations he behaved inappropriately toward women has reportedly been kept secret for months.
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