Unemployment Won After Passport Scandal | Des Moines News

Des Moines News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

A Des Moines school district employee was fired for allegedly sharing photos of a principal’s passport and work documents — but won unemployment benefits after an administrative judge sided with her, calling the district’s case weak and lacking evidence. The employee denied ever having the photos, blaming workplace tensions and claiming the accusations were retaliation. The district failed to produce investigation records or witness statements, relying only on secondhand accounts. The judge found her testimony credible and ruled she was eligible for benefits, highlighting serious procedural…