THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, September 11, 2026 Page 3 Malden woman, 37, pleads guilty to assaulting federal agents & threatening to kill them outside court building Local resident yelled, “Charlie Kirk died, and we love it… we’re coming for you, gonna kill you.” Special to the Advocate A Malden woman pleaded guilty on September 2, 2026, in federal court in Boston to assaulting and threatening to kill federal agents who were engaged in immigration enforcement operations. The assault and threats took place in October 2025 outside of Malden District Court, which is located at 4040 Mystic Valley Pkwy. in Medford. Bethany Abigail Terrill, 37, pleaded guilty to one count of influencing, impeding or retaliating against a federal official by simple assault in U.S. District Court in Boston. U.S. Senior District Court Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV scheduled sentencing for Dec. 16, 2026. Terrill was arrested and charged by criminal complaint in October 2025 and later indicted by a federal grand jury in March 2026. The charge of influencing, impeding or retaliating against a federal official by simple assault provides for a sentence of up to one year in prison, one year of supervised release and a fine of $100,000. According to the charging documents, federal agents were supporting Immigration Enforcement and Removal Operations in effecting the administrative immigration arrest of individuals in Malden. The agents encountered Terrill outside of Malden District Court for reasons unrelated to the agents’ activities. Terrill physically interjected herself into the middle of agents while they were effecting an arrest. Terrill was verbally abusive, attempted to physically interfere with the arrest and ultimately made threatening statements to kill the federal officers on the scene. Specifically, Terrill approached the agents, screaming at and pushing through them to capture a video recording on her mobile phone. Terrill screamed, “ICE is here, ICE is here” and “You guys are monsters, this is insane.” She continued, “Sir, what’s your name? What’s your name?” As she continuously pushed into agents, all while filming them, she added, “I can try to help you” and “I am an American civilian; I have a right to be here.” Agents, who were identifiable by their badges, agency placards and clothing, told Terrill to “back up” several times. Terrill repeatedly attempted to push past the agents and did not comply with any commands. Agents notified Terrill that she could be arrested if she continued to fail to comply with their requests to give them Gerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 SABATINO/MASTROCOLA INSURANCE AGENCY 519 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available space to safely effect the arrest. Terrill yelled, “Charlie Kirk died, and we love it… We’re coming for you, gonna kill you.” The incident was captured on agents’ body-worn cameras and allegedly on Terrill’s mobile phone. PHONE: (617) 387-7466 FAX: (617) 381-9186 Visit us online at: WWW.SABATINO-INS.COM
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