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Former Iowa Superintendent Admits Lying About Citizenship: Read Plea Deal

Former Iowa Superintendent Admits Lying About Citizenship: Read Plea Deal

Summary

A former school superintendent in Iowa, Ian Roberts, admitted to lying about his citizenship status in a plea deal over two federal charges. Roberts falsely claimed to be a U.S. citizen on a legal form and illegally possessed firearms. He avoided a trial by pleading guilty, acknowledging he was never a U.S. citizen and accepting potential legal consequences, including deportation.

Key Facts

  • Ian Roberts, a former Iowa superintendent, lied about being a U.S. citizen.
  • He pleaded guilty in a federal court in Iowa to lying on a federal form and possessing firearms illegally.
  • Roberts is a citizen of Guyana and not a U.S. citizen.
  • His plea deal helps him avoid a trial that was set for March.
  • U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Roberts in September 2025.
  • Officers found firearms and $3,000 in his vehicle and home.
  • Roberts awaits sentencing, with potential prison time for his charges.
  • The local school district stated it is not involved in his legal matters.

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