An Athens teen previously taken into custody over online threats has now been formally indicted on multiple Class A felony charges after investigators say he conspired with extremist online groups and targeted police officers serving as school resource officers at Athens High School.

FOX54 reported the details contained in the Limestone County Grand Jury indictment.

According to the report, 18-year-old Carson Albert Butler faces a five-count indictment alleging terrorism, attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

The indictment accuses Butler of planning actions meant to intimidate or coerce, and of attempting to cause the death of multiple individuals, including students, faculty and staff at Athens High School. Circuit Court Judge Matthew ordered that he be held with no bond.

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