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Former DMPS superintendent Ian Roberts' attorneys hold town hall in Des Moines

Former DMPS superintendent Ian Roberts' attorneys hold town hall in Des Moines
OK, but the marshals have been very cooperative. He's been very well treated. The US Attorney's office, who I've been in contact with ever since Friday, um, you know, it's amazing to collect cell phone numbers, right? So if you know how to call folks, uh, as they say the old saying is not what you know but who you know so you gotta make those things happen at the right time so these folks have been. Cooperative today when we had *** problem with this move uh we gave him the number um 15 minutes later uh he's on the phone with Brandon so we gotta, we gotta bow our heads and thank these folks, uh, even though they're opposing counsel, uh, they have been gracious. I mean I would just like to add too because I'm sure *** lot of people concerned about how Dr. Roberts is doing right now and and I can tell you we've been talking with him when he was up in county jail uh en route to Council Bluffs when he got there we talked to him. The staff have been extremely professional. The marshals, the correctional staff, they appreciate the magnitude of what's going on and Doctor Roberts is getting the utmost respect. He's we've had access to him he and consider. Chances I imagine being in better spirits and more engaged than what we've seen over the last few days and he knows the support he still receives from the community we make sure that he is aware of that as well.
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Updated: 7:35 PM CDT Oct 2, 2025
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Former DMPS superintendent Ian Roberts' attorneys hold town hall in Des Moines
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Updated: 7:35 PM CDT Oct 2, 2025
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Ian Roberts' legal team held a town hall meeting Thursday evening in Des Moines during which they provided updates on the former Des Moines school superintendent's case and answered questions from the crowd. Video above: Attorneys say former Des Moines superintendent has been 'very well-treated' while in custodyRoberts, 54, who was arrested last week by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, is facing federal charges for being an illegal alien in possession of firearms. He was in court Thursday for an initial appearance before a United States Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa.Roberts was booked into Polk County Jail at 4 p.m. Thursday, according to a spokesperson for the Polk County Sheriff's Office.WATCH: Full town hall with Ian Roberts' legal team in Des Moines, IowaIan Roberts case: Former Iowa lawmaker Ako Abdul-Samad speaks at town hallMore coverage of Ian Roberts' caseWATCH: Deep dive into Ian Roberts' employment and education historyWATCH: What court documents tell us about Dr. Ian Roberts' chargesWATCH: Des Moines school leaders say background check flagged incorrect resume from Ian Roberts

Ian Roberts' legal team held a town hall meeting Thursday evening in Des Moines during which they provided updates on the former Des Moines school superintendent's case and answered questions from the crowd.

Video above: Attorneys say former Des Moines superintendent has been 'very well-treated' while in custody

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Roberts, 54, who was arrested last week by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, is facing federal charges for being an illegal alien in possession of firearms. He was in court Thursday for an initial appearance before a United States Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa.

Roberts was booked into Polk County Jail at 4 p.m. Thursday, according to a spokesperson for the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

WATCH: Full town hall with Ian Roberts' legal team in Des Moines, Iowa

Ian Roberts case: Former Iowa lawmaker Ako Abdul-Samad speaks at town hall

More coverage of Ian Roberts' case

WATCH: Deep dive into Ian Roberts' employment and education history

WATCH: What court documents tell us about Dr. Ian Roberts' charges

WATCH: Des Moines school leaders say background check flagged incorrect resume from Ian Roberts

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