Former head of Iowa's largest school district to be sentenced for claiming to be a US citizen

The former head of Iowa's largest school district is scheduled to be sentenced for falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegally possessing firearms. Roberts, a Guyana-born educator who led Des Moines Public Schools, faces up to 20 years in prison, with prosecutors seeking 37 months. He allegedly lacked work authorization for much of his 20-year career and used a counterfeit Social Security card when hired. Arrested September 26, he was later found in a school-issued Jeep Cherokee with a loaded handgun and $3,000 in cash; three additional weapons were recovered at his home. Dozens wrote letters praising his public service, while prosecutors describe the status misrepresentation as deliberate.