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United Methodist Church opens separate probe into former NJ Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell

The United Methodist Church is investigating former New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell following a complaint, less than a week after he resigned over substantiated state ethics and harassment findings. Caldwell, who returned to his Plainfield parish immediately after stepping down, continues to deny the state report's conclusions. While Governor Mikie Sherrill’s administration defends the independent investigation, Caldwell is pursuing legal remedies and claims the process lacked fairness. The church has not specified the nature of the complaint or potential disciplinary outcomes.

via newjerseyglobe.com|

#dale-caldwell #ethics-investigation #mikie-sherrill

politics12 days ago•2 min saved

Caldwell Preaches on False Accusations Two Days After Resignation

Former New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell delivered a sermon on false accusations at his Plainfield church two days after resigning. He disputed the investigation's findings, claiming he stepped down to avoid distracting Governor Mikie Sherrill, while the governor maintained the report proved serious ethics and harassment violations.

via New Jersey Globe|

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politics14 days ago•8 min saved

NJ Lt. Gov. Caldwell Resigns After Ethics Report Confirms Harassment

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned on Friday after a 61-page independent report substantiated allegations of sexual harassment and ethics violations. Governor Mikie Sherrill accepted his resignation, ending speculation about impeachment, and appointed acting comptroller Shirley Emehelu to oversee the November midterms. Caldwell denied the findings, calling the investigation 'ridiculous,' while Sherrill emphasized a culture change in state government.

via Gothamist|

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politics15 days ago•1 min saved

NJ Lt. Gov. Caldwell Resigns After Ethics Report Confirms Harassment

New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned on Friday following a 61-page independent report that substantiated allegations of sexual harassment and ethics violations. Governor Mikie Sherrill appointed acting comptroller Shirley Emehelu to oversee the upcoming midterm elections, ensuring continuity despite the leadership vacuum.

via The Guardian|

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politics15 days ago•417 min saved

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Caldwell Resigns After Ethics Report Confirms Harassment

New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned on Friday, September 25, 2026, following the release of a 61-page independent ethics report. Governor Mikie Sherrill demanded his departure after the investigation found credible evidence of sexual harassment and multiple ethics violations. Caldwell, who also served as Secretary of State, denied the allegations but stepped down to avoid disrupting the administration ahead of the November midterm elections. Sherrill appointed acting comptroller Shirley Emehelu to oversee elections, while state Senate President Nicholas Scutari will serve as acting governor if necessary. The resignation ends a months-long controversy that began with an anonymous complaint in May.

via NBC News|

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politics15 days ago•2 min saved

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Caldwell Resigns After Ethics Report Confirms Harassment

New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned on Friday, September 25, 2026, after Governor Mikie Sherrill accepted his resignation following an independent investigation. The probe substantiated claims of sexual harassment and multiple ethics violations, including improper advocacy for a romantic partner's promotion. Sherrill appointed state comptroller Shirley Emehelu as acting secretary of state to ensure smooth midterm elections.

via Fox News|

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politics15 days ago•1 min saved

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Caldwell Resigns After Ethics Probe Confirms Harassment

New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned on Friday, September 25, 2026, after Governor Mikie Sherrill demanded his departure following a 61-page independent investigation. The report substantiated allegations that Caldwell sexually harassed a female staffer and violated state ethics rules by advocating for a romantic partner's promotion and bringing unpaid guests to official events. Caldwell, who also served as Secretary of State, denied the findings but stepped down to avoid disrupting the administration ahead of the November midterms. Sherrill has 45 days to appoint a replacement, a process that does not require Senate confirmation.

via New Jersey Globe|

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politics15 days ago•1 min saved

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Caldwell Resigns After Ethics Probe Confirms Harassment

New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned on September 25, 2026, after Governor Mikie Sherrill demanded his departure following an independent investigation. The 61-page report substantiated claims of sexual harassment and multiple ethics violations, including improper advocacy for a romantic partner and misuse of official events. Caldwell, who also served as Secretary of State, denied the findings but stepped down to avoid further administrative disruption ahead of the November midterms.

via CBS News|

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politics15 days ago•2 min saved

NJ Lt. Gov. Caldwell Resigns After Investigation Confirms Harassment and Ethics Breaches

New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned on Friday, September 25, 2026, following a four-month independent investigation that confirmed sexual harassment and ethics violations. Governor Mikie Sherrill accepted his resignation after he failed to step down voluntarily by her deadline. Caldwell, who also served as Secretary of State, is the first lieutenant governor in New Jersey history to resign. The investigation, led by former Attorney General Christopher Porrino, found credible evidence that Caldwell made a sexually charged remark to a staffer and improperly sought a promotion for a romantic partner. Caldwell’s attorney disputed the findings, but Caldwell agreed to resign to avoid further disruption to the administration. Acting State Comptroller Shirley Emehelu will assume the Secretary of State role ahead of the November midterms.

via WHYY|

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politics15 days ago•406 min saved

New Jersey Governor Demands Lt. Gov. Resignation After Ethics Report Confirms Harassment

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has demanded that Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resign by Friday following an independent investigation that substantiated claims of sexual harassment and multiple ethics violations. The 61-page report, released Thursday, found that Caldwell made sexually charged remarks to a staffer and her friend, violated rules by advocating for the promotion of a romantic partner without disclosing their relationship, and brought personal guests to ticketed events without payment. Sherrill stated that Caldwell's conduct persisted despite prior warnings and training, calling his resignation necessary for the state's interest. Caldwell's legal team strongly disputed the findings, alleging the process lacked due process and was one-sided. As the state's secretary of state, Caldwell oversees elections ahead of the November midterms, creating a significant administrative challenge if he refuses to step down.

via NBC News|

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politics15 days ago•25 min saved

New Jersey Governor Demits Lt. Gov. Resignation Over Harassment Findings

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has demanded the resignation of Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell by Friday, following an independent investigation that substantiated claims of sexual harassment and ethics breaches. The probe, led by former Attorney General Christopher Porrino, found Caldwell made a sexually charged remark to a staffer and violated rules by advocating for a romantic partner’s promotion. Caldwell, who serves as acting governor when Sherrill is out of state, has denied the allegations, claiming he was targeted for being a Black man in high office. Sherrill canceled her travel schedule to prevent Caldwell from assuming acting duties, while legal experts note that removing him without resignation would require complex legislative or judicial processes.

via The Washington Post|

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politics17 days ago•3 min saved

NJ Governor Sherrill Halts Travel as Caldwell Faces Internal Probe

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has suspended out-of-state travel to prevent Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell from assuming acting governor duties during an ongoing internal investigation into his conduct. Public records show Sherrill allowed Caldwell to serve as acting governor for 18 days before the probe was disclosed, despite retaining a legal team for the inquiry. Caldwell has hired personal counsel and denied wrongdoing, while Sherrill has maintained a strategy of silence regarding the investigation's specifics.

via Politico|

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politics17 days ago•0 min saved

Caldwell Retains Counsel as Sherrill Halts Travel Amid NJ Inquiry

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell has hired a legal team to prepare for an internal investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior, while Gov. Mikie Sherrill has suspended out-of-state travel to avoid triggering a succession crisis. The inquiry, led by former AG Christopher Porrino and Lowenstein Sandler, has been ongoing since early September, with Caldwell denying wrongdoing and maintaining a low public profile.

via New Jersey Globe|

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politics21 days ago•7 min saved

NJ Gov’s National Campaign Hindered by Lt. Gov. Ethics Probe

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s push to campaign nationally is disrupted by an internal probe into Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell for alleged misconduct and ethics concerns. Caldwell, who would act as governor when Sherrill travels, faces scrutiny amid a separate voter-roll software investigation, prompting calls for oversight and highlighting how the probe could affect Sherrill’s national ambitions and political future.

via Politico|

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politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Sherrill defers on probe into NJ Lt. Gov. in first public appearance

Mikie Sherrill declined to confirm or deny an ongoing misconduct probe involving Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell during her first public appearance since the news broke, offering general assurances that complaints are taken seriously while avoiding specifics; Caldwell’s role as secretary of state and acting governor, plus a separate voter-registration error investigation, have attracted Republican calls for resignation and ongoing scrutiny with Democrats largely silent.

via politico.com|

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