A 31-year-old man charged with attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump agreed Thursday to remain in federal custody while his criminal case proceeds.

Cole Tomas Allen faces three federal charges related to an incident outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington D.C. over the weekend. Trump was attending the black-tie press event as a guest when the alleged attack occurred.

During a federal court hearing in the nation's capital, Allen's attorney Tezira Abe indicated her client would not immediately contest prosecutors' arguments that he poses a danger to the community and should remain jailed. The decision means Allen will stay in custody as the case moves through the federal court system.

According to court documents, Allen allegedly rushed the venue where the correspondents' dinner was taking place. CBS News reported that Allen is being held in a "safe cell" ahead of his trial.

The charges against Allen include attempting to assassinate a former president, though additional details about the specific nature of the alleged attack have not been released by federal authorities. The case is being handled by federal prosecutors in Washington D.C.

The White House Correspondents' Dinner is an annual event that brings together journalists, politicians, and other public figures. Security at such events is typically heightened when former presidents are in attendance.