Ziheng “Tony” Fang, 30, of San Jose, made his initial appearance in federal court Friday, officials said. He is charged with false information and hoaxes.
According to a criminal complaint, Fang posted threatening messages in men’s and gender-neutral restrooms across the San Jose State campus beginning in October 2024. Many of the messages referenced planned attacks on specific dates and included threats involving bombs, shootings and other violence, along with hate symbols targeting multiple racial and religious groups.