Confrontation in South Carolina: Black Woman Alleges Elderly White Man Followed Her, Told Her 'You Don't Belong Here' and Struck Her

An elderly South Carolina man faces charges following a racially charged attack on a Black hospice caregiver, documented on social media. Seventy-nine-year-old John Daniel Rosso was charged with misdemeanor assault and battery on April 28. Police intervened after caregiver Jasmine Thomas reported visible bruises after being assaulted while driving to work. She alleged Rosso chased her, confronting her with racial slurs. Supportive homeowners intervened, and evidence was collected. Thomas expressed gratitude for their assistance, emphasizing the emotional trauma she's enduring. Rosso's bond was set at $1,087.50.