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FBI Arrests Graduate Student for Hate Threats Targeting Jews, Muslims, Chinese, and Mexicans at San Jose State

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First reported by Ynet · Jul 16, 2026

What happened

Ziheng "Tony" Fang, a graduate student at San Jose State University, was arrested by the FBI for posting multiple hate threats targeting Jews, Muslims, Chinese, and Mexicans on campus since October 2024. Forensic evidence and surveillance linked him to the threats, which caused significant fear and disruptions. Fang is held without bail and faces serious federal charges.

01Graduate student Ziheng Fang arrested for multiple hate threats at San Jose State University.
02Threats included calls to kill Jews, Muslims, Chinese, and Mexicans with specific attack warnings.
03Fang’s fingerprint found on a printed threat led to his identification and arrest.
04Campus fear led to emergency alerts and some classes moving online.
05Despite Chinese heritage, Fang targeted his own ethnic group among others.
06Fang is held without bail and faces lengthy prison time and deportation if convicted.

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