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Fraud charge dismissed against ex-administrative law judge

By DAVID PITT - Associated Press

FILE - This Dec. 21, 2016, file booking photo provided by the Polk County Sheriff's Office in Des Moines, Iowa, shows Susan Ackerman, a former administrative law judge for Iowa Workforce Development. A court ruling issued Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, upheld the firing of Ackerman who helped expose improper political pressure in Gov. Terry Branstad's administration, saying she lied to get her adult daughter state-funded health insurance. (Polk County Sheriff's Office via AP, File)

Court upholds firing of Iowa judge who criticized governor

By RYAN J. FOLEY - Associated Press

Retired Iowa judge calls case against colleague ‘malicious’

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Charge against ex-Iowa judge came days after union hearing

By RYAN J. FOLEY - Associated Press

This Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 booking photo released by Polk County Sheriff's office, Susan Ackerman at the Polk County Jail in Des Moines, Iowa. The former administrative law judge for Iowa Workforce Development has been charged with fraud for allegedly adding her ineligible daughter to her state insurance plan, in a case that her supporters are calling politically motivated. In 2014, Ackerman helped expose &quot;perceived pressure&quot; on judges to favor employers over jobless workers in disputes over unemployment benefits. (Polk County Sheriff's Office via AP)

Ex-judge who criticized Iowa governor is charged with fraud

By RYAN J. FOLEY - Associated Press