N.J. Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell will resign under pressure from Gov. Sherrill, sources say

New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell has resigned following an investigation that substantiated ethics violations and sexual harassment. Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the resignation on Friday, noting that Caldwell is leaving the position after only eight months on the job. Sources indicate that Caldwell resigned under pressure from Gov. Sherrill due to the scandal. The investigation's findings regarding the harassment and ethics breaches led directly to the official departure of the Lt. Gov. from his state role.