Des Moines Public Schools has sued JG Consulting, the firm hired to find a superintendent, alleging negligence in vetting Ian Roberts, who was recently arrested by immigration authorities. Roberts, a Guyana native, is facing federal firearms charges and had a removal order. The district claims the consulting firm failed to properly vet candidates, leading to Roberts' hiring despite undisclosed legal issues. The lawsuit aims to recoup taxpayer money and address reputational damage, with the school board calling themselves "a victim of deception."

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