# Devon Horton federal fraud case

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/devon-horton-federal-fraud-case
> Updated: 2026-10-05T17:02:06.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Devon Horton, the former superintendent of Evanston/Skokie School District 65, has been involved in a federal fraud case concerning a kickback scheme that operated between January 2022 and August 2024.

Initially, Horton was expected to enter a plea agreement following a federal indictment on 17 counts, including embezzlement, wire fraud, and tax fraud. Prosecutors alleged that Horton and co-defendants used fake service contracts to divert funds from District 65 and Chicago Public Schools. One co-defendant, Samuel Ross, had previously pleaded guilty to wire fraud and agreed to cooperate with the government.

Following these developments, Horton pleaded guilty to three federal charges: embezzlement, wire fraud, and tax fraud. He faces a potential prison sentence of seven to nine years if he is deemed to have taken appropriate responsibility, or between 10 and 12 years otherwise. Sentencing is scheduled for January 5.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Devon Horton pleads guilty to fraud and embezzlement charges

Former District 65 Superintendent Devon Horton pleaded guilty to embezzlement, wire fraud, and tax fraud involving a kickback scheme with Chicago Public Schools.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/devon-horton-pleads-guilty-to-fraud-and-embezzlement-charges

### 2026-09-30: Devon Horton to enter plea deal in federal fraud case

Former District 65 superintendent Devon Horton will enter a plea deal next week following a federal indictment involving an alleged kickback and embezzlement scheme.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/devon-horton-to-enter-plea-deal-in-federal-fraud-case

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