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Judge denies bond for Greenville County resident accused of threatening congresswoman
A magistrate judge denied bond for a Greenville County resident accused of threatening to kill Rep. Nancy Mace in a social media post. Mace traveled from Washington, D.C. to a Greenville County courthouse for the bond hearing of Samuel Cain, who also goes by the name Roxie Wolfe. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division arrested Wolfe on May 15 and charged him with threatening the life of a public official. More: Greenville County resident arrested, charged with threatening public official According to an arrest affidavit, Wolfe admitted to writing a post that stated, "I'm going to assassinate (Mace) with a gun and I'm being 100% dead a**." Mace spoke at the start of the hearing and called transgender people "radicalized" and a part of a "cult." She also characterized transgender people as mentally ill and violent against women. "His intention was clear. His intention was violent," Mace said before she asked a judge to either deny bond or set it at the highest possible about. "A man I never met threatened to put a bullet in me." Greenville County Magistrate James E. Hudson later denied bond and said he believes Wolfe poses a "credible threat" to the Republican congresswoman. Wolfe asked to speak after the decision, but Hudson advised against it. "How long am I in here for your honor?" Wolfe asked as the hearing came to an end. Wolfe will remain at the Greenville County Detention Center until an appearance before a Circuit Court judge, according to Hudson. A hearing date has not been set. Mace spoke outside of the Greenville County Bond Court office and thanked Wolfe's family, who attended the hearing and shook her hand before it started. "I think it was important that they were here today," Mace said. "They shook my hand and their humility was very important to me and I want to say thank you to his family." Mace said that she was surprised that a judge denied bond, before hinting at a formal announcement of her run for governor. "I've seen the way women are treated in our state, and I hope that this gives women hope that we need to stand up for ourselves," Mace said. "I may be forced to run for governor because of these kinds of issues — because our state leaders, none of our statewide leaders, are doing anything to protect us." This article originally appeared on Greenville News: U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace appears at bond hearing for Greenville resident
Daily Mail
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Republican Nancy Mace fires back at transgender teenager who threatened to 'assassinate her'
A transgender teenager was denied bail for threatening to 'assassinate' Republican Rep. Nancy Mace in a disturbing social media post. Samuel Theodore Cain, 19, who goes by the name Roxie Wolfe, was taken into custody on Thursday and charged with threatening the life of a public official, according to documents reviewed by Law& Crime. Mace appeared at the hearing this week, where she mocked the transgender teen and said she hopes 'they have makeup wipes in prison', adding: 'I've waited for this for a long time. Trans activists have been threatening to kill me every day for over six months, ever since I started filing bills to protect women's spaces.' According to a warrant from the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED), Cain posted the threat on April 26 to X. Federal investigators launched an inquiry and interviewed Cain on April 30. During that meeting, Cain allegedly 'admitted to authoring and posting the threat' aimed at Mace. The warrant states Cain 'unlawfully, knowingly, and willfully delivered or conveyed a threat to take the life of a public official', adding that the threat was 'directly related to Mace's public official responsibilities'. Local outlets report that Cain is a biological male who identifies as a transgender woman. Mace, a frequent critic of transgender policies, quickly responded to the arrest by making sweeping remarks about the transgender community. She also appeared in court during the bond hearing on Friday, where she delivered a victim impact statement and said: 'Men who cross-dress as women are mentally ill... This is who these people are.' The judge denied bond for Cain, who faces up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine if convicted. Ahead of the hearing, Mace posted on X: 'Heading to Greenville, SC for the bond hearing of the man in a dress who threatened to kill me. Real women stand together. Real men stand up to protect women.' Mace has led efforts to restrict access to gendered spaces, including introducing a November resolution barring lawmakers from using facilities that don't align with their biological sex. She has also backed bans on transgender athletes competing in girls' school sports and policies restricting bathroom access at the Capitol. Mace told Fox News that Cain had also allegedly threatened her children. After being contacted by the FBI, the teen reportedly confessed to writing the threat. Mace later posted Cain's mugshot on social media, writing: 'Samuel Theodore Cain is first trans activist in country to be arrested for death threats against us, thanks to Capitol Police and SLED. Roxie was "deadss" arrested. We'll let the photo stand for itself because this individual is obviously unwell in more ways than one. Hopefully they have makeup wipes in prison.' A survivor of sexual assault, Mace has repeatedly framed her advocacy as a mission to safeguard women's spaces. 'Real men don't threaten or hurt women,' she posted. 'Although, you obviously wouldn't know that. You also apparently didn't know actions have consequences.' This is not Mace's first hostile encounter with transgender activists. In December, she said she was 'physically accosted' by one individual at the Capitol, a person later arrested by Capitol Police. Mace wore a sling for days afterward. She has also sparred with Rep. McBride, repeatedly referring to the Delaware lawmaker as a 'man' and acknowledging that her proposed bathroom ban was directly aimed at her. In one instance, Mace and Rep. Lauren Boebert reportedly chased a woman into a bathroom, mistakenly believing she was transgender. At a recent constituent event, another confrontation erupted when Mace used the term 'tr***y', prompting an attendee to nearly throw a plant at her.
Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Firebrand Republican Nancy Mace stares down trans teen who threatened to 'assassinate' her'
Firebrand Republican Rep. Nancy Mace stared down a transgender teen in court on Friday after he was arrested for allegedly threatening to assassinate her in a chilling social media post. Samuel Theodore Cain, 19 — who also goes by the name 'Roxie Wolfe' — was taken into custody on Thursday and charged with threatening the life of a public official, according to documents reviewed by Law&Crime. The South Carolina teen allegedly posted the threat on X, declaring he was '100% dead a--' serious about carrying out the attack on Mace. The outspoken Republican appeared in person at Cain's hearing this week, where she mocked the transgender teen and said she 'hopes they have makeup wipes in prison.' Per a warrant from the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED), Cain posted the threat on April 26 to X. Federal investigators launched an inquiry and interviewed Cain on April 30. During that meeting, Cain allegedly 'admitted to authoring and posting the threat' aimed at Mace. The warrant states Cain 'unlawfully, knowingly, and willfully delivered or conveyed a threat to take the life of a public official,' adding that the threat was 'directly related to Mace's public official responsibilities.' Local outlets report that Cain is a biological male who identifies as a transgender woman. Rep. Mace, a frequent critic of transgender policies, quickly responded to the arrest by making sweeping remarks about the transgender community. 'I hope they have makeup wipes in prison,' Mace told Fox Digital News. 'I've waited for this for a long time. Trans activists have been threatening to kill me every day for over six months, ever since I started filing bills to protect women's spaces.' Mace also appeared in court during Cain's bond hearing on Friday, where she delivered a victim impact statement and declared: 'Men who cross-dress as women are mentally ill... This is who these people are.' The judge denied bond for Cain, who faces up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine if convicted. Ahead of the hearing, Mace posted on X: 'Heading to Greenville, SC for the bond hearing of the man in a dress who threatened to kill me. Real women stand together. Real men stand up to protect women.' Mace, 47, has become one of Congress' most vocal opponents of transgender rights. She's led efforts to restrict access to gendered spaces, including introducing a November resolution barring lawmakers from using facilities that don't align with their biological sex. Currently, the only openly transgender member of Congress is Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware. Mace has also backed bans on transgender athletes competing in girls' school sports and policies restricting bathroom access at the Capitol. Her advocacy has sparked intense backlash—including threats and a number of public altercations. In one X post following Cain's arrest, Mace wrote: 'The radical trns movement is no longer just about pronouns. It's about silencing anyone who dares to speak the truth. With threats. With violence. With hate.'* She told Fox News that Cain had also allegedly threatened her children. After being contacted by the FBI, Cain reportedly confessed to writing the threat, though claimed he 'didn't mean it.' Mace later posted Cain's mugshot on social media, writing: 'Samuel Theodore Cain is first trans activist in country to be arrested for death threats against us, thanks to Capitol Police and SLED. Roxie was 'deadss' arrested. We'll let the photo stand for itself because this individual is obviously unwell in more ways than one. Hopefully they have makeup wipes in prison.'* A survivor of sexual assault, Mace has repeatedly framed her advocacy as a mission to safeguard women's spaces. 'Real men don't threaten or hurt women,' she posted. 'Although, you obviously wouldn't know that. You also apparently didn't know actions have consequences.' Photos of Cain's now-deleted social media accounts show support for liberal causes and Democratic candidates. One post features Cain holding two 'I Voted' stickers with the caption: 'did my civic duty today and voted for Kamala twice.' In the days following the threatening post, Cain appeared concerned about backlash and the possibility of being doxxed. This is not Mace's first hostile encounter with transgender activists. In December, she said she was 'physically accosted' by one individual at the Capitol—a person later arrested by Capitol Police. Mace wore a sling for days afterward. She has also sparred with Rep. McBride, repeatedly referring to the Delaware lawmaker as a 'man' and acknowledging that her proposed bathroom ban was directly aimed at her. In one instance, Mace and Rep. Lauren Boebert reportedly chased a woman into a bathroom, mistakenly believing she was transgender. At a recent constituent event, another confrontation erupted when Mace used the term 'tr***y,' prompting an attendee to nearly throw a plant at her.
