LA Superintendent Denies Wrongdoing After FBI Raid

Alberto Carvalho's attorneys say he acted appropriately and within the law.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has released a statement denying any wrongdoing after his home and office were raided by the FBI last month. Carvalho's attorneys say he remains confident the evidence will show he acted in the best interests of students and within the bounds of the law, though the reasons for the raid have not been made public.

Why it matters

The FBI raid on the superintendent's home and office has raised concerns about potential misconduct within the Los Angeles Unified School District, one of the largest public school systems in the country. Carvalho's statement aims to reassure the public that he has acted properly, but the ongoing investigation has left many unanswered questions.

The details

Carvalho, who is currently on administrative leave, has been the superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District since 2018. His attorneys at the law firm Holland & Knight released a statement saying that Carvalho "remains confident that the evidence will ultimately demonstrate that he acted appropriately and in the best interests of students." However, the FBI and prosecutors have not disclosed the reasons for the raid or the focus of their investigation.

  • The FBI raid on Carvalho's home and office occurred last month.
  • The Los Angeles Unified School District is scheduled to hold its first regular school board meeting since the raid on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.

The players

Alberto Carvalho

The superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District who is on administrative leave following an FBI raid on his home and office.

Holland & Knight

The law firm representing Carvalho and issuing a statement on his behalf.

Andres E. Chait

The former teacher, principal, and superintendent who is serving as the acting superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District during the investigation.

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What they’re saying

“Mr. Carvalho remains confident that the evidence will ultimately demonstrate that he acted appropriately and in the best interests of students.”

— Holland & Knight, Law Firm Representing Alberto Carvalho (UPI)

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

— Holland & Knight, Law Firm Representing Alberto Carvalho (UPI)

What’s next

The Los Angeles Unified School District is scheduled to hold a closed-session school board meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 to discuss the situation and Carvalho's status.

The takeaway

The FBI raid on the Los Angeles schools superintendent's home and office has raised serious questions about potential misconduct, but Carvalho maintains his innocence and is confident the evidence will show he acted appropriately. The ongoing investigation and the school board's closed-door meeting will be closely watched as the district navigates this challenging situation.