A top New Jersey official has stepped down amid escalating allegations of sexual harassment, following his governor’s public demand for his resignation just hours earlier. The lieutenant governor, once praised as an advocate for marginalized communities, now faces mounting scrutiny over misconduct claims that forced his removal. The rapid unraveling of his political career highlights the severity of the accusations and the governor’s swift response. Details of the specific allegations remain under investigation, but the fallout has already reshaped the state’s leadership landscape.
New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill's handpicked number two she once lauded as a "voice for the voiceless" -- has resigned his post under the weight of a growing sexual harassment scandal that led to his boss calling for his ouster just a day earlier.
