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Iowa's largest school district, Des Moines Independent Community School District, is suing executive search firm JG Consulting for negligence and breach of contract. The district claims the firm failed to properly vet Ian Roberts, whom they hired as superintendent, leading to his arrest by ICE and discovery of illegal status, fake degrees, and criminal convictions. The firm denies wrongdoing, stating they stand by their record of successful placements. The lawsuit seeks damages for replacement costs and reputational harm.

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