Former Iowa superintendent pleads guilty to falsely claiming US citizenship

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By HANNAH FINGERHUTJanuary 22, 2026 at 10:53 PM

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Former Des Moines Public Schools superintendent Ian Roberts pleaded guilty on Thursday to falsely claiming U.S. citizenship on a federal form and illegally possessing firearms. Roberts, a native of Guyana, had initially pleaded not guilty to both counts, which carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. The plea agreement acknowledges that Roberts could face deportation after serving his sentence. Roberts' arrest in September stunned the community and brought attention to his falsified credentials. As part of the plea agreement, prosecutors agreed not to pursue additional charges against Roberts or others related to these counts.

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