Dale Caldwell resigns as N.J. lieutenant governor after sexual harassment investigation

Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced his resignation at a news conference Friday afternoon after calling for him to step down while releasing the investigative report Thursday evening.

“His decision will allow us to move forward with important work serving the people of our state,” said Sherrill, who was inaugurated with Caldwell by her side in January.

“I will move swiftly and thoughtfully in choosing a new lieutenant governor who will represent my administration and the people of New Jersey with honor and integrity.”

The governor released a 61-page report from a monthlong investigation conducted by an outside law firm late Thursday afternoon. The report said Caldwell made inappropriate comments to women and violated ethics rules. Caldwell, a minister, is the former president of Centenary University.