Ex-New Jersey Gov. Richard Codey, who took over for disgraced James McGreevey, dead at 79 admin 8 hours ago News Tv Comments Off on Ex-New Jersey Gov. Richard Codey, who took over for disgraced James McGreevey, dead at 79 3 Views The Democrat served 14 months as governor following the high-profile resignation of James McGreevey in 2004, following his sex and corruption scandal. Share Facebook Twitter Stumbleupon LinkedIn Pinterest