Former Iowa superintendent to be sentenced for claiming to be a US citizen
The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district is facing sentencing for falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegally possessing firearms. Ian Roberts, a native of Guyana, pleaded guilty to the charges, which could result in a maximum of 20 years in prison. Prosecutors are recommending a 37-month sentence, while Roberts' lawyers are seeking probation to facilitate his deportation.
- ▪Ian Roberts was convicted of falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen and illegally possessing firearms.
- ▪He pleaded guilty to both charges, which carry a maximum sentence of 20 years.
- ▪Prosecutors are recommending a 37-month prison sentence, while his lawyers are proposing probation.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onFormer Iowa superintendent to be sentenced for claiming to be a US citizenThe former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district is set to learn Friday how long he will be in prison after he was convicted of falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen and illegally possessing firearmsByHANNAH FINGERHUT Associated PressMay 29, 2026, 12:07 AM1:26DES MOINES, Iowa -- The former superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district is set to learn Friday how long he will be in prison for falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen and illegally possessing firearms.
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