We are Kathleen and Robert Raskin of Las Vegas, and we are dedicated to raising awareness of the corruption in the agencies that are charged with protecting families. Once again, this week we are reporting another case of a social worker who gave false testimony against parents who were then cruelly stripped of their parental rights.
This is a story we’ve heard far too often, but the difference this time is a judge sided with the parents. The social worker, Chelsie Gray, has since left the agency. We wish we had more details in this case, but because Gray was not forced to resign or fired DHS is not allowed to disclose any information as per state law. A review of the case was conducted, but, as is typical, the agency refused to release the findings of this review.
A judge ruled that the social worker not only fabricated reports, but also that she flat-out lied under oath in court. The disgraced worker left the agency on September 23rd, but leaving her job is not enough. Corrupt workers like these must be held accountable for their actions, because the damage Ms. Gray’s lies have done could potentially last a lifetime.
There is no shortage of corruption in the Iowa DHS or in the court system. Want to learn more about what the families of the Hawkeye State are facing? Please watch the following videos made by families who have been harmed by the system.