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Boston Judge Holds ICE Agent in Contempt Over Mid-Trial Detention

Wilson Martell-Lebron remains in ICE custody as Suffolk prosecutors consider charges against the agent for obstructing justice and violating constitutional rights.

Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden speaks about the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detaining a man while he was on trial during a news conference on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in Boston (AP Photos/Michael Casey)
A deportation officer with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducts a brief before an early morning operation, Dec. 17, 2024, in the Bronx borough of New York.
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Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden speaks about the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detaining a man while he was on trial during a news conference on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in Boston (AP Photos/Michael Casey)

Overview

  • Judge Mark Summerville dismissed charges against Wilson Martell-Lebron, citing prosecutorial misconduct and violations of his constitutional rights by ICE agents.
  • ICE agent Brian Sullivan was held in contempt for detaining Martell-Lebron during his trial without prior notice, disrupting due process and the trial proceedings.
  • The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office denied knowledge of ICE’s plans and expressed dismay at the interference with the local judicial process.
  • Massachusetts State Police were aware of the planned detention but were not held in contempt; the case underscores ongoing tensions between federal and local authorities over sanctuary policies.
  • The contempt charge against Sullivan has been referred to the Suffolk District Attorney’s Office for potential prosecution, as legal and public scrutiny over ICE’s actions intensifies.