Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, who is currently on paid administrative leave following an FBI raid at his home and district offices last month, has denied any wrongdoing through a statement released by his attorneys.
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Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has denied any wrongdoing following FBI raids on his home and office. He remains on administrative leave as federal investigators probe a failed AI chatbot project. The investigation centers around AllHere, the tech company behind the initiative that collapsed into bankruptcy.
- LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho denies allegations of wrongdoing after FBI raids
- Investigation focuses on AllHere, an education technology company contracted by LAUSD for an AI chatbot
- Carvalho is currently on paid administrative leave while acting superintendent Andres Chait fills his role
- No evidence has been presented supporting any allegation that Mr. Carvalho violated federal law
The statement asserts that Mr. Carvalho 'has always acted in the best interests of students and within the bounds of the law.' It further expresses hope for his prompt reinstatement as superintendent. The FBI raids occurred on February 25 at several locations, including Carvalho's home in San Pedro, district headquarters downtown LA, and a property in Southwest Ranches near Miami.
According to CBS News, the investigation is related to AllHere, an education technology company that had contracted with LAUSD for an AI chatbot project. The initiative was abandoned three months after its unveiling by Carvalho amid fanfare in March 2024. AllHere subsequently declared bankruptcy.
The FBI and U.S. Attorney's office have not commented on the investigation, which is standard until potential charges are filed. As reported by UPI, no evidence has been presented by prosecutors supporting any allegation that Mr. Carvalho violated federal law.
LA Times revealed additional details about the raid, including that agents seized computers, cellphones, and paper documents from Carvalho's home. The search warrant was related to AllHere, which had a multimillion-dollar contract with LAUSD for an AI chatbot initiative. The district paid AllHere $3 million before its collapse.
Carvalho served as the superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools prior to joining LAUSD in 2022. His attorneys have not commented on the conduct of the raid, and Carvalho has not been charged with wrongdoing.
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