United Methodist Church launches probe of former New Jersey lieutenant governor

United Methodist Church launches probe of former New Jersey lieutenant governor

The United Methodist Church has opened a formal investigation into Rev. Dale Caldwell, the former New Jersey lieutenant governor, the New Jersey Globe reported. Governor Mikie Sherrill had earlier given Caldwell a deadline to resign after a state investigation found multiple policy violations and alleged misconduct, CBS News said.

Caldwell stepped down when a report concluded there was credible evidence of sexual harassment and ethics violations, the Inquirer. com reported. Two days after his resignation, Caldwell delivered a sermon warning congregants about false accusations, the New Jersey Globe noted.

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Mikie Sherrill Dale Caldwell Lowenstein (law firm) Christopher Porrino’s firm

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New Jersey, United States

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United Methodist Church investigating complaint against former Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell
United Methodist Church investigating complaint against former Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell

newjerseyglobe.com • 01 oct. 22h04

The United Methodist Church has begun a formal inquiry into a complaint against Rev. Dale Caldwell, who resigned as lieutenant governor after a state probe found evidence of sexual harassment and ethics violations.

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27 septembre 2026
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Caldwell preaches about false accusations days after resignation
Caldwell preaches about false accusations days after resignation

New Jersey Globe • 27 sept. 21h04

Two days after resigning amid a substantiated sexual-harassment investigation, former Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell delivered a sermon on false accusations at his church, urging caution in responding to allegations.

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26 septembre 2026
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NJ Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell has resigned, Gov. Sherrill says
NJ Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell has resigned, Gov. Sherrill says

Gothamist • 26 sept. 12h19

Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell stepped down following a substantiated sexual harassment complaint and related ethics violations, prompting Governor Mikie Sherrill to appoint an acting secretary of state.

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25 septembre 2026
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New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after release of damaging ethics report
New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after release of damaging ethics report

NBC News • 25 sept. 19h30

Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned following a law-firm probe that found multiple ethics and harassment violations, Governor Mikie Sherrill said.

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New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment accusation
New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns after sexual harassment accusation

The Guardian • 25 sept. 19h12

Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell resigned following a state ethics report that found credible evidence of sexual harassment and other violations, prompting Governor Mikie Sherrill to appoint an acting replacement.

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New Jersey Lt Gov Dale Caldwell resigns after sexual harassment investigation
New Jersey Lt Gov Dale Caldwell resigns after sexual harassment investigation

Fox News • 25 sept. 19h09

Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell resigned following an independent investigation that confirmed sexual harassment and ethics violations, according to Governor Mikie Sherrill.

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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill calls for Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell's resignation after investigation
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill calls for Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell's resignation after investigation

CBS News • 25 sept. 18h35

Governor Mikie Sherrill gave Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell a deadline to resign following a state investigation that found multiple policy violations and alleged misconduct.

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

Inquirer.com • 25 sept. 18h09

Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell stepped down following a report that found credible evidence of sexual harassment and ethics violations, prompting Governor Mikie Sherrill to begin the search for a replacement.

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NJ Lt. Gov. Caldwell sexually harassed woman, report finds
NJ Lt. Gov. Caldwell sexually harassed woman, report finds

WHYY • 25 sept. 14h59

A four-month investigation concluded that Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell engaged in sexual harassment and breached state ethics rules, prompting Governor Mikie Sherrill to request his resignation.

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Sherrill gives Caldwell until tomorrow to resign after report substantiates sexual harassment, ethics violations
Sherrill gives Caldwell until tomorrow to resign after report substantiates sexual harassment, ethics violations

New Jersey Globe • 24 sept. 23h35

Governor Mikie Sherrill gave Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell until tomorrow to resign following a 61-page internal investigation that substantiated multiple ethics violations and sexual harassment allegations.

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