Embattled LAUSD Superintendent Speaks Out 2 Weeks After FBI Raid

LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho broke his silence Tuesday nearly two weeks after FBI agents raided his home and district office.

A law firm hired by Carvalho, who is currently on paid administrative leave, issued the statement, which expresses the superintendent's desire for the school board to allow him to return to work. He denied any wrongdoing, the Los Angeles Times reported.

“Mr. Carvalho respects the rule of law and the investigative process and has always acted in the best interests of students and within the bounds of the law,” the statement reads. “While the government’s investigation remains ongoing, no evidence has been presented by prosecutors supporting any allegation that Mr. Carvalho violated federal law.”

The FBI on Feb. 25 served a search warrant at the San Pedro home and downtown Los Angeles office of Carvalho, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Authorities have remained tight lipped about the nature of the investigation.

The Times, citing unnamed sources, reported that the investigation appears to be linked to AllHere, a company hired by the district in 2024 to develop an AI chatbot for communications between the district and families.

Read more at the Los Angeles Times