Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Bond hearing waived for Easley man accused of threatening mass violence online

hacker or cyber crime hand reaching, stealing information on laptop, attack signifying internet theft while using online banking, anonymous business in technology internet and networking concept
smolaw11 - stock.adobe.com
/
313208496

Lucas Rousso, 30, is charged with making threats online to commit a mass shooting targeting people of the Jewish faith.

Defense attorneys for Lucas Rousso, 30, waived Friday’s expected bond hearing in federal court in Greenville.

Rousso will remain in custody as the case against him proceeds. The Easley man is charged with making threats online to commit a mass shooting targeting people of the Jewish faith.

According to the affidavit, Rousso made a series of threats between June and December on his YouTube channel. Google contacted federal authorities on Monday with details of threats and obscenities.

The FBI Columbia Field Office, the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, and the Easley Police Department investigated the case.

If convicted, Rousso faces up to five years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000.