LAUSD Supt. Carvalho breaks silence on FBI raid of his home, office

"Mr. Carvalho remains confident that the evidence will ultimately demonstrate that he acted appropriately and in the best interests of students. We hope the school board reinstates him promptly to his position as superintendent."

"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. While the government's investigation remains ongoing, no evidence has been presented by prosecutors supporting any allegation that Mr. Carvalho violated federal law."

"According to sources with knowledge of the investigation, Carvalho and his wife, Maria Florio Borgia Carvalho, opened their door on the early morning of Feb. 25, to the sight of agents with long rifles drawn. Both were placed in handcuffs and put in the back of a car while agents searched their home and took items listed in the search warrant."

Alberto Carvalho, superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District, issued his first public statement after FBI raids on February 25 at his home and office. The investigation centers on AllHere, a chatbot initiative launched in 2024 that failed within months. Carvalho, currently on paid administrative leave, denies any wrongdoing and asserts he acted in students' best interests and within legal bounds. He has not been charged with any crime. Through his legal counsel, Carvalho stated he respects the investigative process and requested reinstatement to his position. According to sources, agents with drawn rifles conducted the search, placing both Carvalho and his wife in handcuffs during the operation.

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