Ian Andre Roberts
Dr. Ian Andre Roberts is the former superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, having been appointed in July 2023 after a nationwide search. Born to immigrant parents from Guyana, he has a diverse background in education and has worked in various states including New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Missouri. Prior to his educational career, Roberts represented Guyana as a middle-distance runner at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. Recently, he made headlines after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for living in the United States illegally and facing weapons charges, raising significant concerns about his background and employment eligibility.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United States | 2 | 3.50 | 0.09% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 343,331 | $21,000,000 | 21,782$ |
| Totals | 2 | 331,002,651 | 343,331 | $21,000,000 | 21,782$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Ian Andre Roberts, an illegal immigrant, served as the superintendent of Iowa’s largest school system before being arrested by ICE.
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United States:
Ian Andre Roberts, an illegal immigrant and former superintendent of Iowa's largest school system, was arrested by federal authorities this year.
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Guyana:
Ian Andre Roberts, a Guyana national and former superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, is set to go to trial on charges of illegally owning a gun and lying on employment forms.
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United States:
Ian Andre Roberts was the superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools who was detained by ICE for having a falsified academic background.
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Guatemala:
Ian Andre Roberts was arrested by ICE for allegedly residing illegally in the country since the early 2000s.
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United States:
Ian Roberts faces up to 10 years in prison for a federal gun charge after being arrested by ICE.
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United States:
Ian Roberts, former head of Des Moines Public Schools, has a long criminal history, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
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Tanzania:
The recent arrest of Ian Andre Roberts, a beloved Guyana-born superintendent of schools in Des Moines, Iowa, has revealed new ways the American government is reviewing the work permits of its residents.
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United States:
Ian Andre Roberts, a former public school superintendent, faces multiple criminal charges including illegal weapons possession and drug trafficking.
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Guyana:
Superintendent Ian Andre Roberts has resigned from his position amid legal troubles with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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