A woman from Malden, Massachusetts, has been arrested and charged with threatening to kill federal agents who were carrying out lawful immigration enforcement actions.
Bethany Abigail Terrill, 37, faces charges of threatening a United States official. She is scheduled for her initial appearance in federal court in Boston at 1:30 p.m. today.
According to court documents, federal agents were assisting Immigration Enforcement and Removal Operations near the Malden District Court when they encountered Terrill. The agents were in the process of making an administrative immigration arrest, and Terrill’s presence was not related to their activities.
Terrill is alleged to have physically inserted herself among the agents as they made the arrest. She reportedly used abusive language, attempted to interfere physically, and ultimately threatened to kill the federal officers present.
Court documents state that Terrill approached the agents while shouting and pushing through them in order to record a video on her mobile phone. She allegedly shouted phrases such as “ICE is here, ICE is here,” “You guys are monsters, this is insane,” “Sir, what’s your name, what’s your name,” “I can try to help you,” and “I am an American civilian, I have a right to be here,” all while pushing into the agents and filming.
The agents, who were clearly identified by badges, placards, and clothing, told Terrill multiple times to back up. She is accused of repeatedly trying to push past them and not complying with their commands. The agents warned Terrill that she could be arrested if she did not give them space to safely complete their work.
Terrill then allegedly shouted, “Charlie Kirk died, and we love it… We’re coming for you, gonna kill you.” The incident was reportedly captured on both agents’ body cameras and Terrill’s phone.
The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. Sentences are determined by a federal judge based on U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes relevant to criminal cases.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Ted E. Docks, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Boston Division, announced the charges. Assistant U.S. Attorney Luke A. Goldworm is prosecuting the case.
Officials note that the details in the charging document are allegations, and that “the defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in the court of law.”
