Christopher Paul was denied bond at his first court appearance Wednesday morning. Credit: Fulton County Sheriff's Office Credit: Fulton County Sheriff's Office

Paul was denied bond at his first court appearance Wednesday morning. He will remain in jail until his preliminary hearing, scheduled for March 27 at 9:30 a.m.

Paul works for the FBI and is based in Miami. But neither the FBI nor his attorney would confirm his role for the agency. The FBI said Monday it is investigating the allegations against Paul and cooperating with Atlanta police.

“This matter has been referred to the FBI Inspection Division, Internal Affairs Section in Washington, DC, as well as the Department of Justice, Office of Inspector General,” the FBI said.

Paul was being held Wednesday afternoon at the Fulton County jail.