descended from the ancient family of the (Licinii?) Crassi, conspired against Nerva; but when his designs were detected, he received no punishment from the emperor, but was merely removed to Tarentum with his wife. Crassus was subsequently put to death. on account of his forming a conspiracy against the life of Trajan. (Aur. Vict. Epit. 12; D. C. 68.3, 16.
A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology
Smith, William
A Dictionary of Greek and Roman biography and mythology. William Smith, LLD, ed. 1890