WICHITA, KAN. – The FBI investigated a social media threat involving a Kansas man.

As a result of the investigation, Gage H. Clausen, 20, Cheney, Kan., is charged with one count of making a threat via interstate communications, according to the United State's Attorney.&nbsp; The crime is alleged to have occurred June 27, in Cheney, Kansas.

Clausen is alleged to have used social media to send a threat to a 15-year-old student at Derby School. The threat was couched in racist language and referred to the victim as a “filthy farm animal.”

&nbsp;If convicted, Clausen could face up to five years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000.

WICHITA, KAN. – The FBI investigated a social media threat involving a Kansas man.As a result of the investigation, Gage H. Clausen, 20, Cheney, Kan., is charged with one count of making a threat via interstate communications, according to the United State's Attorney.&nbsp; The crime is alleged to have occurred June 27, in Cheney, Kansas.Clausen is alleged to have used social media to send a threat to a 15-year-old student at Derby School. The threat was couched in racist language and referred to the victim as a “filthy farm animal.”&nbsp;If convicted, Clausen could face up to five years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000.&nbsp;

Indictment: Kan. man threatened Black teen in racist rant