UTD Grad Indicted On 2 Felony Cyberstalking Charges
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RICHARDSON (CBSDFW.COM) – A former University of Texas at Dallas student and current Google employee was arrested this month for allegedly threatening to post pictures of a female college student to a revenge porn site.
Police say Nick Rotundo, 23, is accused in a case of cyberstalking unlike any they have ever seen.
He's accused of posing as a researcher in a "breast perception study" then extorting more nude photos from his victims. The FBI has alleged in court documents that Rotundo was working at Google's California headquarters when he enticed female UTD students with cash for participation in his phony medical study.
"That is so creepy I can't believe someone would stoop to those levels to obtain pictures from students," says UTD junior, Margaret Hibberd.
UTD Police were contacted and the FBI asked Google to trace the gmail address. That search ironically led Google to one of its own workers.
CBS 11 News has learned exclusively that more potential victims have come forward in the case. UTD even sent an email to all students who have attended the school in the last 5 years asking for more information.
"We have received response from several students and have put them in touch with Federal Bureau of Investigation agents," says UTD police Lt. Ken MacKenzie.
The university is known for cranking out some of the smartest cyber minds in the country. Rotundo was considered one of them. But now, after his arrest by the FBI, some people are questioning their perception of the 2013 graduate.
"He kind of took advantage of his Alma Mater and people who are here," said UTD senior student Avery McHugh.
Rotundo is out on bond and staying with family in North Dallas. He could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
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