Gov. Sherrill defends silence amid investigation of lieutenant governor

Gov. Mikie Sherrill is facing calls to speak publicly about an investigation into Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell. Sherrill declined to reveal any details Tuesday.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: September 8, 2026

Words: 567

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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Gov. Mikie Sherrill, in her first public comments since news broke that her administration is investigating Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell over alleged inappropriate conduct, defended herself Tuesday amid GOP calls for her to oust Caldwell and provide the public with more information about the probe.

In a statement that did not refer to Caldwell by name, Sherrill says she has a duty to safeguard victims and, while investigations are ongoing, those they have …

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