India, Nov. 10 -- Trenton Touch, an 18-year-old from Tewksbury, Massachusetts, appeared in federal court on Monday after prosecutors accused him of making online threats to kill President Donald Trump. According to the Justice Department, Touch also allegedly threatened to commit a school shooting.

Federal authorities alleged that Touch used multiple Instagram accounts to post violent messages. However, his defense argued the social media posts did not reflect his true intentions.

He remains in custody as a federal judge considers whether he should be released while the case proceeds. His next detention hearing is scheduled for Monday.

According to charging documents, investigators began examining four Instagram accounts after receivin...