NJ Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell Resigns After Sexual Harassment Investigation.

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Thursday gave Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell until Friday to resign after an investigative report found he repeatedly violated state ethics and discrimination policies.

• 61 pages document repeated violations of state conduct and ethics rules.
• Caldwell made romantic advances toward a staffer's friend and, after rejection, told the staffer: "You young women are looking for young sperm."
• He also sought a promotion for a state employee he was dating without disclosing the relationship.
• Caldwell brought personal guests to ticketed events without paying or obtaining ethics clearance.

Why it matters: The report was initiated by the state's chief ethics officer and conducted by a former state attorney general, according to Sherrill. Sherrill said the misconduct persisted despite multiple warnings and trainings.

• If Caldwell refuses to resign, Sherrill can call for impeachment, but the state legislature must act.

How 40 sources split on this story

Where they split: Caldwell's attorney disputes whether the evidence meets the standard of proof, not merely whether investigators found his client credible.

What’s next: Caldwell's attorney, Thomas Calcagni, had not said whether his client would resign as of Thursday.

• Sherrill set Friday as the deadline; next steps depend on Caldwell's decision.
• Whether Caldwell will resign by the Friday deadline or force a legislative impeachment process.
• Whether any of the alleging parties will be publicly identified as the matter proceeds.