New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell Resigns After Ethics Investigation
New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned Friday following an internal investigation that substantiated sexual harassment allegations and violations of state ethics rules. Gov. Mikie Sherrill had called for his resignation Thursday after the law firm's report detailed misconduct involving staff members and improper gifts.
Left-leaning outlets emphasize that an independent investigation substantiated serious sexual harassment and repeated ethics violations despite warnings and training. They highlight Gov. Sherrill's decisive action in demanding his resignation.
Right-leaning outlets characterize the situation as a "bombshell" ethics and sexual harassment inquiry that forced out a Democratic lieutenant governor who the governor had previously praised. They frame it as a scandal threatening the governor's administration.