Boston, MA — A judge in Boston has found a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in contempt of court after the agent detained a defendant during an active trial.
The incident occurred when ICE agent Brian Sullivan arrested Wilson Martell-Lebron just as he exited the courthouse,
interrupting legal proceedings.
Boston Municipal Court Judge Mark Summerville ruled that the arrest infringed upon the defendant’s right to due process and a fair trial.
“It’s a case of violating a defendant’s right to be present at trial and confront witnesses against him,” Judge Summerville stated. “It couldn’t be more serious.” Read more below
