Leah B. Foley United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts | Department of Justice
A woman from Malden, Massachusetts, has been arrested and charged with threatening to kill federal agents during an immigration enforcement operation. Bethany Abigail Terrill, 37, faces a charge of threatening a United States official. She is scheduled to make her initial appearance in federal court in Boston at 1:30 pm today.
According to court documents, federal agents were conducting Immigration Enforcement and Removal Operations near the Malden District Court when they encountered Terrill for reasons unrelated to their activities. It is alleged that Terrill physically inserted herself among the agents as they were making an arrest, verbally abused them, attempted to interfere physically, and ultimately made threats against the officers.
The documents state that Terrill approached the agents while shouting and pushing through them in order to record the incident on her mobile phone. She allegedly shouted statements including, “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,” while continuing to push into the agents and film them.
The agents, who were clearly identified by badges, placards, and clothing, reportedly instructed Terrill several times to step back. Terrill allegedly ignored these commands and continued to try to move past the agents. They warned her that she could be arrested if she did not comply with their requests for space.
Terrill allegedly yelled, “Charlie Kirk died, and we love it… We’re coming for you, gonna kill you.” The incident was recorded on the agents’ body-worn cameras as well as on Terrill’s mobile phone.
The charge of threatening a United States official carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentencing in federal court is determined by a judge according to federal guidelines and statutes.
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 from the Major Crimes Unit will prosecute the case.
Authorities noted that the details in the charging document are allegations and that Terrill is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
