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Former Des Moines Superintendent Ian Roberts charged with firearm offense
Former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts has been charged with possessing a firearm as an illegal alien, federal prosecutors say. Roberts, 54, was arrested Thursday, Oct.

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Former Iowa superintendent charged with federal firearms offense after immigration arrest
Federal authorities file gun charge against former Des Moines school superintendent Ian Roberts
Iowa district hired superintendent despite false Morgan State doctorate claim on his resume
The superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district, who was detained last week by immigration agents, falsely claimed a doctoral degree when applying for the job two years ago but was hired even af...

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DMPS releases more information about former superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts’ resume
Iowa schools leader held by ICE steps down as he fights deportation
Des Moines superintendent detained by ICE resigns from his position
“Out of concern for his 30,000 students, Dr. Roberts does not want to distract the Board, educators, and staff from focusing on educating DMPS’s students,” the letter, which was obtained by CNN affil...

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Iowa school superintendent who was detained by ICE to resign, lawyer says
Des Moines School Board accepts resignation of Superintendent Ian Roberts
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An updated timeline of the detainment of Dr. Ian Roberts

Roberts is in ICE custody, but the timeline leading up to his detention is raising more questions than answers.

Iowa Superintendent Detained By ICE Hired Despite Falsified Morgan State Doctorate, Report Reveals

The Iowa school board called itself a victim, saying Roberts provided a resume claiming he had earned his doctorate from Morgan State.

Watch live at 8 a.m. Friday: Des Moines Board of Education holding special meeting Friday morning

The Des Moines School Board will hold a special meeting Friday morning during which they say they will discuss possible litigation related to the case of former superintendent Ian Roberts.

Ian Roberts taken into custody by US Department of Justice

WOODBURY COUNTY, Iowa — Former Des Moines Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts has been taken into custody by the U.S. Department of Justice and is no longer in custody at Woodbury County Jail, the sheriff's office said in a release. The DOJ took Roberts into custody on a federal warrant for his arrest.

Zach Nunn says he has received confirmation of Ian Roberts' removal order

DES MOINES, Iowa — Rep. Zach Nunn says he has received confirmation Dr. Ian Roberts was issued a final removal order.

WATCH: Attorneys for Dr. Ian Roberts hold news conference after superintendent's arrest

The attorneys for Dr. Ian Roberts, the Des Moines Public Schools superintendent who was arrested last week by immigration authorities, are holding a news conference Tuesday.
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