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Iowa superintendent detained by ICE falsely claimed he was a US citizen, indictment says
Roberts, who led Des Moines Public Schools in 2023, faces up to 15 years for false citizenship claims and illegal possession of four firearms, federal officials said.
- Ian Roberts, the former superintendent of Des Moines schools, was indicted for falsely claiming U.S. citizenship on an I-9 form and unlawfully possessing firearms.
- The federal grand jury issued a two-count indictment against Roberts, including one count of making a false statement.
- Roberts allegedly made a false attestation on the I-9 form while knowing he was not a U.S. citizen.
- Roberts' attorney, Alfredo Parrish, stated that his client was not surprised by the indictment and would contest the charges at trial.
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Iowa superintendent detained by ICE falsely claimed he was a US citizen, indictment says
The former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district has been indicted by a federal grand jury after authorities say he falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen who was eligible to work.
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Former Baltimore educator indicted in Iowa on false citizenship, firearms charges
DES MOINES, Iowa — The former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen on a federal form and knowingly possessed several firearms illegally, according to a newly returned indictment that raises the prospect of a lengthy prison term.
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